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| Idaho House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Current incumbents | Joe A. Palmer  | |
| James Holtzclaw | ||
| Population | 50,201 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.8% Black, 5.7% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70.1% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twentieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Joe A. Palmer and Republican Representative James Holtzclaw.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 50,201 civilians reside within Idaho's twentieth 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.
Incumbent Joe Palmer (R) defeated Daniel S. Weston (Constitution Party) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joe Palmer (R) |
81.0
|
12,932 |
|
|
Daniel S. Weston (Constitution Party) |
19.0
|
3,028 | |
|
|
Total votes: 15,960 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Joe Palmer advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joe Palmer (R) |
100
|
4,358 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,358 |
Incumbent James Holtzclaw (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Holtzclaw (R) |
100
|
14,341 |
|
|
Total votes: 14,341 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent James Holtzclaw advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Holtzclaw (R) |
100
|
4,279 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,279 |
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 Joe Palmer defeated Daniel S. Weston in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joe Palmer Incumbent |
78.85% | 14,447 | |
| Constitution | Daniel S. Weston | 21.15% | 3,875 | |
| Total Votes | 18,322 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 20A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Palmer Incumbent (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 20A, Constitution Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution | Daniel S. Weston (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 James Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,105 | |
| Total Votes | 16,105 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 20B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Joe A. Palmer was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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 James Holtzclaw was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Daniel S. Weston (C) in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw Incumbent |
82.2% | 9,077 | |
| Constitution | Daniel S. Weston | 17.8% | 1,966 | |
| Total Votes | 11,043 | |||
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 Joe Palmer (R) defeated Caitlin R. Lister (D) in the general election. Lister was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Palmer defeated Richard Dees and Chris MacCloud in the Republican primary.
James Holtzclaw (R) was unopposed in the general election. He defeated Thomas Jay LeClaire and Patrick Malloy in the Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe A. Palmer Incumbent |
66.5% | 11,848 | |
| Democratic | Caitlin R. Lister | 33.5% | 5,958 | |
| Total Votes | 17,806 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joe A. Palmer Incumbent |
65.9% | 1,630 |
| Richard Dees | 18.4% | 456 |
| Chris MacCloud | 15.7% | 388 |
| Total Votes | 2,474 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw |
100% | 14,706 | |
| Total Votes | 14,706 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 20B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
James Holtzclaw |
41.8% | 1,035 |
| Patrick Malloy | 36% | 892 |
| Thomas Jay LeClaire | 22.2% | 551 |
| Total Votes | 2,478 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A raised a total of $242,611. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,109 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 20A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,760 | 2 | $11,880 |
| 2014 | $19,140 | 1 | $19,140 |
| 2012 | $46,700 | 4 | $11,675 |
| 2010 | $34,265 | 2 | $17,133 |
| 2008 | $14,376 | 3 | $4,792 |
| 2006 | $53,198 | 3 | $17,733 |
| 2004 | $35,297 | 3 | $11,766 |
| 2002 | $12,325 | 4 | $3,081 |
| 2000 | $3,550 | 2 | $1,775 |
| Total | $242,611 | 24 | $10,109 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B raised a total of $138,582. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,699 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,743 | 1 | $8,743 |
| 2014 | $15,720 | 2 | $7,860 |
| 2012 | $26,981 | 4 | $6,745 |
| 2010 | $7,016 | 1 | $7,016 |
| 2008 | $8,140 | 1 | $8,140 |
| 2006 | $10,953 | 3 | $3,651 |
| 2004 | $35,042 | 2 | $17,521 |
| 2002 | $20,074 | 3 | $6,691 |
| 2000 | $5,913 | 1 | $5,913 |
| Total | $138,582 | 18 | $7,699 |
