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| Idaho House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Current incumbents | Steve Berch  | |
| Jake Ellis | ||
| Population | 40,177 | |
| Ethnicity | 1.1% Black, 7.2% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 75.4% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's fifteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Steve Berch and Jake Ellis.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,177 civilians reside within Idaho's fifteenth state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.
Members of the Idaho House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Idaho legislators assume office after the first day of December following the general election.
Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $17,879/year | $139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission. |
The Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the house.
The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the Governor. The Governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.
If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15 day deadline, the Governor has 5 days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.
Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.
Steve Berch (D) defeated incumbent Lynn Luker (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steve Berch (D) |
54.5
|
9,845 |
|
|
Lynn Luker (R) |
45.5
|
8,225 | |
|
|
Total votes: 18,070 |
Steve Berch advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steve Berch (D) |
100
|
2,245 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,245 |
Incumbent Lynn Luker advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Lynn Luker (R) |
100
|
3,619 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,619 |
Jake Ellis (D) defeated incumbent Patrick McDonald (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jake Ellis (D) |
50.9
|
9,089 |
|
|
Patrick McDonald (R) |
49.1
|
8,769 | |
|
|
Total votes: 17,858 |
Jake Ellis advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jake Ellis (D) |
100
|
2,084 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,084 |
Incumbent Patrick McDonald advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Patrick McDonald (R) |
100
|
3,630 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,630 |
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Lynn Luker defeated Steve Berch in the Idaho House of Representatives District 15A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lynn Luker Incumbent |
50.77% | 9,663 | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch | 49.23% | 9,370 | |
| Total Votes | 19,033 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 15A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Berch (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 15A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn Luker Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Patrick McDonald defeated Jake Ellis in the Idaho House of Representatives District 15B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick McDonald Incumbent |
56.18% | 10,506 | |
| Democratic | Jake Ellis | 43.82% | 8,194 | |
| Total Votes | 18,700 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 15B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jake Ellis (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 15B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick McDonald Incumbent |
57.95% | 1,418 | |
| Republican | Rod W. Beck | 42.05% | 1,029 | |
| Total Votes | 2,447 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Steve Berch was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Lynn M. Luker was unopposed in the Republican primary. Berch was defeated by Luker in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn M. Luker Incumbent |
51.6% | 6,615 | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch | 48.4% | 6,199 | |
| Total Votes | 12,814 | |||
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. John Hart was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Patrick McDonald defeated Jason Joel Robinson in the Republican primary. Hart was defeated by McDonald in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick McDonald Incumbent |
56.8% | 7,045 | |
| Democratic | John Hart | 43.2% | 5,358 | |
| Total Votes | 12,403 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Patrick Incumbent |
65.2% | 1,978 |
| Jason Joel Robinson | 34.8% | 1,058 |
| Total Votes | 3,036 | |
Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 15, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 9, 2012.
Incumbent Lynn Luker (R) defeated Richard Keller (D) in the general election. Keller defeated John Hart in the Democratic primary, while Luker was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Mark Patterson (R) defeated Steve Berch (D) in the general election and defeated Curtis Ellis in the Republican primary. Berch was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn M. Luker Incumbent |
59% | 10,602 | |
| Democratic | Richard Keller | 41% | 7,379 | |
| Total Votes | 17,981 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 15A Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Richard Keller |
58% | 408 |
| John Hart | 42% | 295 |
| Total Votes | 703 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Patterson |
53.1% | 9,618 | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch | 46.9% | 8,481 | |
| Total Votes | 18,099 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 15B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mark Patterson |
60.1% | 1,517 |
| Curtis Ellis | 39.9% | 1,009 |
| Total Votes | 2,526 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A raised a total of $371,019. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,794 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 15A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $98,879 | 2 | $49,440 |
| 2014 | $62,549 | 2 | $31,275 |
| 2012 | $26,169 | 3 | $8,723 |
| 2010 | $67,589 | 5 | $13,518 |
| 2008 | $5,361 | 1 | $5,361 |
| 2006 | $37,118 | 4 | $9,280 |
| 2004 | $20,778 | 3 | $6,926 |
| 2002 | $19,329 | 4 | $4,832 |
| 2000 | $33,247 | 5 | $6,649 |
| Total | $371,019 | 29 | $12,794 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B raised a total of $468,642. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,737 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 15B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $116,272 | 3 | $38,757 |
| 2014 | $41,441 | 3 | $13,814 |
| 2012 | $84,745 | 3 | $28,248 |
| 2010 | $41,942 | 3 | $13,981 |
| 2008 | $47,068 | 3 | $15,689 |
| 2006 | $27,054 | 2 | $13,527 |
| 2004 | $47,634 | 3 | $15,878 |
| 2002 | $39,960 | 5 | $7,992 |
| 2000 | $22,526 | 3 | $7,509 |
| Total | $468,642 | 28 | $16,737 |
