Idaho House of Representatives District 6 | ||
Current incumbents | Thyra Stevenson | |
Mike Kingsley | ||
Population | 37,244 | |
Ethnicity | 1.1% Black, 3.2% Hispanic | |
Voting age | 81.3% age 18 and over |
Idaho's sixth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Thyra Stevenson and Republican Representative Mike Kingsley.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,244 civilians reside within Idaho's sixth 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 | |
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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 Thyra K. Stevenson (R) defeated Rick Tousley (Independent) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Thyra K. Stevenson (R) |
59.0
|
9,090 |
|
Rick Tousley (Independent) |
41.0
|
6,308 |
|
Total votes: 15,398 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Thyra K. Stevenson (R) |
100
|
3,024 |
|
Total votes: 3,024 |
Incumbent Mike Kingsley (R) defeated John Rusche (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Mike Kingsley (R) |
58.7
|
9,305 |
|
John Rusche (D) |
41.3
|
6,541 |
|
Total votes: 15,846 |
John Rusche advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
John Rusche (D) |
100
|
1,621 |
|
Total votes: 1,621 |
Incumbent Mike Kingsley advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Mike Kingsley (R) |
100
|
3,133 |
|
Total votes: 3,133 |
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 Dan Rudolph (D) did not seek re-election.
Thyra Stevenson defeated Bob Blakey in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thyra Stevenson | 56.55% | 10,600 | |
Democratic | Bob Blakey | 43.45% | 8,144 | |
Total Votes | 18,744 | |||
Source: Idaho Secretary of State |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Bob Blakey (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | Thyra Stevenson (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.
Mike Kingsley defeated incumbent John Rusche in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Kingsley | 58.24% | 11,063 | |
Democratic | John Rusche Incumbent | 41.76% | 7,933 | |
Total Votes | 18,996 | |||
Source: Idaho Secretary of State |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6B, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | John Rusche Incumbent (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6B, Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Kingsley (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. Dan Rudolph was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rudolph defeated Stevenson in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dan Rudolph | 50.1% | 6,230 | |
Republican | Thyra K. Stevenson Incumbent | 49.9% | 6,204 | |
Total Votes | 12,434 |
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 John Rusche was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while write-in candidate Mike Kingsley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rusche defeated Kingsley in the general election. Jim Evans (R) filed to run but was removed from the ballot prior to the primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Rusche | 50.2% | 6,254 | |
Republican | Mike Kingsley | 49.8% | 6,206 | |
Total Votes | 12,460 |
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.
Thyra Stevenson (R) defeated Pete Gertonson (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Incumbent John Rusche (D) defeated Daniel Santiago (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thyra K. Stevenson | 54.2% | 9,814 | |
Democratic | Pete Gertonson | 45.8% | 8,294 | |
Total Votes | 18,108 |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Rusche Incumbent | 52.3% | 9,531 | |
Republican | Daniel Santiago | 47.7% | 8,705 | |
Total Votes | 18,236 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A raised a total of $425,141. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $26,571 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 6A
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | $110,772 | 2 | $55,386 | |
2014 | $100,961 | 2 | $50,481 | |
2012 * | $47,320 | 2 | $23,660 | |
2010 | $42,649 | 2 | $21,325 | |
2008 | $56,978 | 2 | $28,489 | |
2006 | $2,485 | 1 | $2,485 | |
2004 | $39,890 | 2 | $19,945 | |
2002 | $9,222 | 2 | $4,611 | |
2000 | $14,864 | 1 | $14,864 | |
Total | $425,141 | 16 | $26,571 | |
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B raised a total of $534,233. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $28,118 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 6B
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | $117,693 | 2 | $58,847 | |
2014 | $132,704 | 2 | $66,352 | |
2012 * | $71,632 | 2 | $35,816 | |
2010 | $19,658 | 3 | $6,553 | |
2008 | $27,054 | 2 | $13,527 | |
2006 | $28,574 | 2 | $14,287 | |
2004 | $42,008 | 2 | $21,004 | |
2002 | $47,029 | 2 | $23,515 | |
2000 | $47,881 | 2 | $23,941 | |
Total | $534,233 | 19 | $28,118 | |
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. |