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| Idaho House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| Current incumbents | Ron Mendive  | |
| Tony Wisniewski | ||
| Population | 45,166 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.2% Black, 2.6% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 74.8% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Ron Mendive and Republican Representative Tony Wisniewski.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,166 civilians reside within Idaho's 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 Ron Mendive (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ron Mendive (R) |
100
|
14,055 |
|
|
Total votes: 14,055 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ron Mendive (R) |
100
|
4,226 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,226 |
Tony Wisniewski (R) defeated Dan Hanks (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tony Wisniewski (R) |
70.8
|
11,991 |
|
|
Dan Hanks (D) |
29.2
|
4,954 | |
|
|
Total votes: 16,945 |
Dan Hanks advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Dan Hanks (D) |
100
|
1,043 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,043 |
Tony Wisniewski defeated Kathy Sims in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tony Wisniewski (R) |
55.5
|
2,593 |
|
|
Kathy Sims (R) |
44.5
|
2,083 | |
|
|
Total votes: 4,676 |
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 Ron Mendive ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ron Mendive Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,019 | |
| Total Votes | 17,019 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 3A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Mendive 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 Don Cheatham ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Cheatham Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,891 | |
| Total Votes | 16,891 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 3B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Cheatham Incumbent |
50.87% | 1,865 | |
| Republican | Peter Riggs | 49.13% | 1,801 | |
| Total Votes | 3,666 | |||
| 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. Michelle Lippert was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Terry C. Werner in the Republican primary. Lippert was defeated by Mendive in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Mendive Incumbent |
70.3% | 7,580 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Lippert | 29.7% | 3,202 | |
| Total Votes | 10,782 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ron Mendive Incumbent |
65.6% | 2,408 |
| Terry C. Werner | 34.4% | 1,260 |
| Total Votes | 3,668 | |
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. Don Cheatham defeated Greg Gfeller and Jeff Ward in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Don Cheatham |
41.6% | 1,450 |
| Jeff Ward | 29.7% | 1,037 |
| Greg Gfeller | 28.7% | 1,000 |
| Total Votes | 3,487 | |
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.
Ron Mendive (R) defeated David Larsen (D) in the general election and defeated Jeff Tyler in the Republican primary. Larsen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Incumbent Frank Henderson (R) defeated Ronald K. Johnson (D) in the general election and defeated Jack Schroeder in the Republican primary. Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Mendive |
67.9% | 11,855 | |
| Democratic | David Larsen | 32.1% | 5,609 | |
| Total Votes | 17,464 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ron Mendive |
50.1% | 1,667 |
| Jeff Tyler | 49.9% | 1,658 |
| Total Votes | 3,325 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Henderson Incumbent |
70.1% | 12,270 | |
| Democratic | Ronald K. Johnson | 29.9% | 5,227 | |
| Total Votes | 17,497 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 3B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Frank Henderson Incumbent |
55.6% | 1,926 |
| Jack Schroeder | 44.4% | 1,540 |
| Total Votes | 3,466 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A raised a total of $208,483. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,424 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 3A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 2014 | $29,130 | 3 | $9,710 | |
| 2012 * | $29,514 | 3 | $9,838 | |
| 2010 | $45,166 | 4 | $11,292 | |
| 2008 | $20,817 | 1 | $20,817 | |
| 2006 | $38,344 | 3 | $12,781 | |
| 2004 | $27,511 | 2 | $13,756 | |
| 2002 | $9,751 | 2 | $4,876 | |
| 2000 | $4,750 | 1 | $4,750 | |
| Total | $208,483 | 20 | $10,424 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B raised a total of $284,104. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,205 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 3B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $20,537 | 2 | $10,269 | |
| 2014 | $31,012 | 3 | $10,337 | |
| 2012 * | $46,520 | 3 | $15,507 | |
| 2010 | $15,435 | 1 | $15,435 | |
| 2008 | $42,369 | 2 | $21,185 | |
| 2006 | $37,686 | 2 | $18,843 | |
| 2004 | $38,923 | 2 | $19,462 | |
| 2002 | $19,527 | 2 | $9,764 | |
| 2000 | $32,095 | 3 | $10,698 | |
| Total | $284,104 | 20 | $14,205 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
