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| Idaho House of Representatives District 29 | ||
| Current incumbents | Dustin W. Manwaring  | |
Elaine Smith  | ||
| Population | 44,248 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.6% Black, 4.7% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70.1% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twenty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Dustin W. Manwaring and Democratic Representative Elaine Smith.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 44,248 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-ninth 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.
Chris Abernathy (D) defeated incumbent Dustin W. Manwaring (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Chris Abernathy (D) |
51.2
|
7,353 |
|
|
Dustin W. Manwaring (R) |
48.8
|
7,016 | |
|
|
Total votes: 14,369 |
Chris Abernathy defeated Sean Fay in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Chris Abernathy (D) |
52.4
|
1,012 |
|
|
Sean Fay (D) |
47.6
|
921 | |
|
|
Total votes: 1,933 |
Incumbent Dustin W. Manwaring advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Dustin W. Manwaring (R) |
100
|
2,331 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,331 |
Incumbent Elaine Smith (D) defeated Kevin Brown (R) and Sierra Carta (L) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Elaine Smith (D) |
54.0
|
7,775 |
|
|
Kevin Brown (R) |
42.2
|
6,075 | |
|
|
Sierra Carta (L) |
3.9
|
558 | |
|
|
Total votes: 14,408 |
Incumbent Elaine Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Elaine Smith (D) |
100
|
2,055 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,055 |
Kevin Brown defeated Molly Swallow in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Kevin Brown (R) |
51.9
|
1,254 |
|
|
Molly Swallow (R) |
48.1
|
1,162 | |
|
|
Total votes: 2,416 |
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 Mark Nye (D) did not seek re-election.
Dustin W. Manwaring defeated David H. Maguire in the Idaho House of Representatives District 29A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dustin W. Manwaring |
52.20% | 8,609 | |
| Democratic | David H. Maguire | 47.80% | 7,884 | |
| Total Votes | 16,493 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 29A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David H. Maguire (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 29A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dustin W. Manwaring (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 Elaine Smith ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 29B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,425 | |
| Total Votes | 13,425 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 29B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith 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. Mark Nye was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Matthew Bloxham was unopposed in the Republican primary. Nye defeated Bloxham and Matthew Larsen (L) in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Nye |
53.1% | 5,936 | |
| Republican | Matthew Bloxham | 41.1% | 4,597 | |
| Libertarian | Matthew Larsen | 5.8% | 643 | |
| Total Votes | 11,176 | |||
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 Elaine Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Terrel "Ned" Tovey was unopposed in the Republican primary. Smith defeated Tovey in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent |
58.9% | 6,532 | |
| Republican | Terrel "Ned" Tovey | 41.1% | 4,563 | |
| Total Votes | 11,095 | |||
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.
Carolyn Meline (D) defeated Dave Bowen (R) and Bob Croker (I) in the general election. Meline was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Bowen defeated Brian Nugent in the Republican primary.
Incumbent Elaine Smith (D) defeated Craig Cooper (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carolyn Meline |
45.6% | 7,971 | |
| Republican | Dave Bowen | 41.1% | 7,173 | |
| Independent | Bob Croker | 13.3% | 2,320 | |
| Total Votes | 17,464 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 29A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dave Bowen |
74.1% | 1,361 |
| Brian Nugent | 25.9% | 476 |
| Total Votes | 1,837 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent |
54.2% | 9,470 | |
| Republican | Craig Cooper | 45.8% | 7,988 | |
| Total Votes | 17,458 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 29A raised a total of $346,633. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,506 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 29A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $38,426 | 2 | $19,213 |
| 2014 | $58,727 | 3 | $19,576 |
| 2012 | $39,782 | 5 | $7,956 |
| 2010 | $27,946 | 2 | $13,973 |
| 2008 | $63,458 | 2 | $31,729 |
| 2006 | $58,096 | 2 | $29,048 |
| 2004 | $37,959 | 2 | $18,980 |
| 2002 | $19,014 | 2 | $9,507 |
| 2000 | $3,225 | 1 | $3,225 |
| Total | $346,633 | 21 | $16,506 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B raised a total of $294,187. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,791 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 29B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5,255 | 1 | $5,255 |
| 2014 | $20,805 | 2 | $10,403 |
| 2012 | $26,195 | 3 | $8,732 |
| 2010 | $50,430 | 2 | $25,215 |
| 2008 | $59,367 | 3 | $19,789 |
| 2006 | $67,638 | 3 | $22,546 |
| 2004 | $36,125 | 3 | $12,042 |
| 2002 | $23,202 | 4 | $5,801 |
| 2000 | $5,170 | 2 | $2,585 |
| Total | $294,187 | 23 | $12,791 |
