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| Idaho House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Current incumbents | Christy Zito  | |
| Megan C. Blanksma | ||
| Population | 45,710 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.3% Black, 15% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 71.8% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twenty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Christy Zito and Republican Representative Megan C. Blanksma.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,710 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-third 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 Christy Zito (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 23A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Christy Zito (R) |
100
|
10,520 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,520 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Christy Zito defeated Oscar Evans in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 23A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Christy Zito (R) |
64.2
|
3,210 |
|
|
Oscar Evans (R) |
35.8
|
1,788 | |
|
|
Total votes: 4,998 |
Incumbent Megan C. Blanksma (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 23B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Megan C. Blanksma (R) |
97.9
|
10,441 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.1
|
220 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 10,661 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Megan C. Blanksma advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 23B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Megan C. Blanksma (R) |
100
|
4,328 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,328 |
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.
Christy Zito defeated Mary Ann Richards in the Idaho House of Representatives District 23A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 23A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Christy Zito |
76.38% | 10,867 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Richards | 23.62% | 3,360 | |
| Total Votes | 14,227 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 23A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Ann Richards (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 23A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christy Zito |
55.10% | 2,560 | |
| Republican | Richard Wills Incumbent | 44.90% | 2,086 | |
| Total Votes | 4,646 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
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.
Megan C. Blanksma defeated Bill Chisholm and Christopher Jenkins in the Idaho House of Representatives District 23B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Megan C. Blanksma |
77.03% | 10,810 | |
| Independent | Bill Chisholm | 16.64% | 2,335 | |
| Libertarian | Christopher Jenkins | 6.33% | 889 | |
| Total Votes | 14,034 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 23B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Megan C. Blanksma |
71.04% | 3,387 | |
| Republican | Pete Nielsen Incumbent | 22.06% | 1,052 | |
| Republican | Justin M. Freeman | 6.90% | 329 | |
| Total Votes | 4,768 | |||
| 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. Mary Ann Richards was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Rich Wills was unopposed in the Republican primary. Richards was defeated by Wills in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 23A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rich Wills Incumbent |
72.7% | 6,761 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Richards | 27.3% | 2,542 | |
| Total Votes | 9,303 | |||
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. "Spike" R.L. Ericson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Pete Nielsen defeated Steven Millington in the Republican primary. Nielsen defeated Ericson and CJ Nemeth (I) in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Nielsen Incumbent |
66.9% | 6,212 | |
| Independent | "Spike" R.L. Ericson | 21.9% | 2,032 | |
| Total Votes | 9,288 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Pete Nielsen Incumbent |
51% | 2,048 |
| Steven Millington | 49% | 1,965 |
| Total Votes | 4,013 | |
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 Richard Wills (R) defeated Jody Bickle (D) in the general election. Bickle gained general ballot status through a write-in campaign, while Wills was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Incumbent Pete Nielsen (R) defeated Pam Chiarella (D) in the general election. Chiarella was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Nielsen defeated Matthew Bundy and Steven Millington in the Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 23A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Wills Incumbent |
71.1% | 9,641 | |
| Democratic | Jody Bickle | 28.9% | 3,926 | |
| Total Votes | 13,567 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Nielsen Incumbent |
66.5% | 9,037 | |
| Democratic | Pam Chiarella | 33.5% | 4,556 | |
| Total Votes | 13,593 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 23B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Pete Nielsen |
45.7% | 2,225 |
| Matthew Bundy | 30.8% | 1,498 |
| Steven Millington | 23.5% | 1,144 |
| Total Votes | 4,867 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 23A raised a total of $163,338. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,778 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 23A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,630 | 3 | $11,877 |
| 2014 | $17,900 | 2 | $8,950 |
| 2012 | $32,075 | 3 | $10,692 |
| 2010 | $6,835 | 1 | $6,835 |
| 2008 | $19,427 | 2 | $9,714 |
| 2006 | $20,023 | 3 | $6,674 |
| 2004 | $22,562 | 4 | $5,641 |
| 2002 | $5,786 | 2 | $2,893 |
| 2000 | $3,100 | 1 | $3,100 |
| Total | $163,338 | 21 | $7,778 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 23B raised a total of $185,925. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,437 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 23B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $54,790 | 5 | $10,958 |
| 2014 | $26,461 | 4 | $6,615 |
| 2012 | $29,732 | 4 | $7,433 |
| 2010 | $19,855 | 2 | $9,928 |
| 2008 | $25,035 | 3 | $8,345 |
| 2006 | $4,833 | 1 | $4,833 |
| 2004 | $2,754 | 1 | $2,754 |
| 2002 | $21,065 | 3 | $7,022 |
| 2000 | $1,400 | 2 | $700 |
| Total | $185,925 | 25 | $7,437 |
