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| Idaho House of Representatives District 27 | ||
| Current incumbents | Scott Bedke  | |
| Fred Wood | ||
| Population | 38,757 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.3% Black, 21.4% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 67.6% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twenty-seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Scott Bedke and Republican Representative Fred Wood.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,757 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-seventh 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 Scott Bedke (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Scott Bedke (R) |
100
|
10,226 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,226 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Scott Bedke advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Scott Bedke (R) |
100
|
5,137 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,137 |
Incumbent Fred Wood (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Fred Wood (R) |
100
|
10,252 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,252 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Fred Wood defeated Kevin Williams in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Fred Wood (R) |
72.9
|
4,049 |
|
|
Kevin Williams (R) |
27.1
|
1,505 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,554 |
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 Scott Bedke ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 27A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Scott Bedke Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,181 | |
| Total Votes | 13,181 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 27A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Bedke 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 Fred Wood ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 27B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Wood Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,060 | |
| Total Votes | 13,060 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 27B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Wood 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 Scott Bedke 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 Fred Wood was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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 Scott Bedke (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
Incumbent Fred Wood (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 27A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Bedke Incumbent |
100% | 13,197 | |
| Total Votes | 13,197 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 27B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Wood Incumbent |
100% | 13,232 | |
| Total Votes | 13,232 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A raised a total of $411,967. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,426 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 27A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $78,550 | 1 | $78,550 |
| 2014 | $110,982 | 1 | $110,982 |
| 2012 | $56,375 | 1 | $56,375 |
| 2010 | $47,645 | 1 | $47,645 |
| 2008 | $25,609 | 1 | $25,609 |
| 2006 | $21,100 | 1 | $21,100 |
| 2004 | $23,541 | 2 | $11,771 |
| 2002 | $32,580 | 3 | $10,860 |
| 2000 | $15,585 | 3 | $5,195 |
| Total | $411,967 | 14 | $29,426 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 27B raised a total of $261,560. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,437 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 27B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,073 | 1 | $29,073 |
| 2014 | $38,529 | 1 | $38,529 |
| 2012 | $41,926 | 1 | $41,926 |
| 2010 | $17,875 | 1 | $17,875 |
| 2008 | $8,731 | 1 | $8,731 |
| 2006 | $45,405 | 4 | $11,351 |
| 2004 | $30,482 | 2 | $15,241 |
| 2002 | $29,927 | 1 | $29,927 |
| 2000 | $19,612 | 3 | $6,537 |
| Total | $261,560 | 15 | $17,437 |
