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Idaho, State House, District 27B

Idaho House of Representatives District 27
Current incumbentsScott Bedke Republican Party
Fred Wood Republican Party
Population38,757
Ethnicity0.3% Black, 21.4% Hispanic
Voting age67.6% 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.

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

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$17,879/year$139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission.

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 27A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A

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
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A

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


District 27B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27B

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
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27B

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

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Kevin Williams (R)
27.1
1,505

Total votes: 5,554


2016

District 27A

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 Green check mark transparent.png Scott Bedke Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 13,181
Total Votes 13,181
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Scott Bedke ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 27A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Scott Bedke Incumbent (unopposed)

District 27B

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 Green check mark transparent.png Fred Wood Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 13,060
Total Votes 13,060
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Fred Wood ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 27B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Fred Wood Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

27A

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.

27B

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.

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 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 Green check mark transparent.pngScott Bedke Incumbent 100% 13,197
Total Votes 13,197


Idaho House of Representatives, District 27B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngFred Wood Incumbent 100% 13,232
Total Votes 13,232

Campaign contributions

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