Idaho's sixteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John McCrostie and Democratic Representative Rob Mason.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 36,855 civilians reside within Idaho's sixteenth state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.

About the chamber

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

District 16A

District 16B

2016

District 16A

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 John McCrostie defeated Joel Robinson in the Idaho House of Representatives District 16A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A General Election, 2016

Incumbent John McCrostie defeated Geoff Stephenson in the Idaho House of Representatives District 16A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 16A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Joel Robinson ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 16A Republican primary.

District 16B

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 Hy Kloc ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 16B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B General Election, 2016

Incumbent Hy Kloc ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 16B Democratic primary.

2014

16A

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 McCrostie defeated Jimmy Farris and Geoff Stephenson in the Democratic primary, while Rosann Wiltse was unopposed in the Republican primary. McCrostie defeated Wiltse in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A, General Election, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A Democratic Primary, 2014

16B

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. Incumbent Hy Kloc was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jim Silsby was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kloc defeated Silsby in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B, General Election, 2014

2012

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 Grant Burgoyne (D) defeated Lee-Mark Ruff (R) and Jeffrey Laing (L) in the general election. Burgoyne and Ruff were unopposed in their respective primaries.

Hy Kloc (D) defeated Graham Paterson (R) in the general election. Kloc defeated David A. Honey in the Democratic primary, while Paterson defeated Fairy Hitchcock in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 16B Democratic Primary, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 16B Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A raised a total of $331,470. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,412 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 16A

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B raised a total of $446,330. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,167 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 16B