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Idaho, State House, District 9B

Idaho House of Representatives District 9
Current incumbentsRyan Kerby Republican Party
Judy Boyle Republican Party
Population38,220
Ethnicity0.3% Black, 11.1% Hispanic
Voting age73.4% age 18 and over

Idaho's ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Ryan Kerby and Republican Representative Judy Boyle.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,220 civilians reside within Idaho's ninth 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 9A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A

Incumbent Ryan Kerby (R) defeated Allen Schmid (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ryan Kerby (R)
75.9
12,077

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Allen Schmid (D)
24.1
3,838

Total votes: 15,915
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A

Allen Schmid advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Allen Schmid (D)
100
833

Total votes: 833
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A

Incumbent Ryan Kerby defeated Lorrie Richins in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ryan Kerby (R)
59.3
3,969

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Lorrie Richins (R)
40.7
2,726

Total votes: 6,695


District 9B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B

Incumbent Judy Boyle (R) defeated Chase Van Weerdhuizen (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Judy Boyle (R)
74.9
11,933

Chase Van Weerdhuizen (D)
25.1
3,991

Total votes: 15,924
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B

Chase Van Weerdhuizen advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Chase Van Weerdhuizen (D)
100
821

Total votes: 821
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B

Incumbent Judy Boyle advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Judy Boyle (R)
100
5,810

Total votes: 5,810


2016

District 9A

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 Ryan Kerby defeated Rejeana A. Goolsby in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Kerby Incumbent 81.14% 14,634
Democratic Rejeana A. Goolsby 18.86% 3,402
Total Votes 18,036
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Rejeana A. Goolsby ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 9A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rejeana A. Goolsby (unopposed)

Incumbent Ryan Kerby defeated Jake Stephens in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 9A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Kerby Incumbent 64.99% 3,676
Republican Jake Stephens 35.01% 1,980
Total Votes 5,656
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

District 9B

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 Judy Boyle defeated Allen Schmid in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Judy Boyle Incumbent 73.25% 13,339
Democratic Allen Schmid 26.75% 4,872
Total Votes 18,211
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

R. T. Loyd ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9B Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 9B, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png R. T. Loyd (unopposed)

Incumbent Judy Boyle defeated Michael Dolton in the Idaho House of Representatives District 9B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 9B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Judy Boyle Incumbent 59.46% 3,443
Republican Michael Dolton 40.54% 2,347
Total Votes 5,790
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

9A

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. Steve Worthley was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ryan Kerby defeated Howard Rynearson in the Republican primary. Worthley was defeated by Kerby in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRyan Kerby 76.5% 9,386
Democratic Steve Worthley 23.5% 2,880
Total Votes 12,266

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRyan Kerby 54.4% 3,435
Howard Rynearson 45.6% 2,877
Total Votes 6,312

9B

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 Judy Boyle defeated Jeri Soulier in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9B Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Boyle Incumbent 65.4% 4,132
Jeri Soulier 34.6% 2,184
Total Votes 6,316

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 Lawerence Denney (R) defeated Steve Worthley (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Judy Boyle (R) defeated Mary Sue Roach (I) in the general election. Boyle defeated Kendall Nelson-Jeffs, Jeri Soulier and Daniel S. Weston in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLawerence Denney Incumbent 70.9% 12,234
Democratic Steve Worthley 29.1% 5,013
Total Votes 17,247


Idaho House of Representatives, District 9B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Boyle Incumbent 65.2% 11,066
Independent Mary Sue Roach 34.8% 5,906
Total Votes 16,972

Idaho House of Representatives District 9B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Boyle Incumbent 56.2% 3,336
Jeri Soulier 31.4% 1,865
Daniel S. Weston 9.2% 547
Kendall Nelson-Jeffs 3.2% 190
Total Votes 5,938

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A raised a total of $281,614. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,645 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 9A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $26,115 3 $8,705
2014 $50,440 3 $16,813
2012 * $48,381 2 $24,191
2010 $50,353 2 $25,177
2008 $51,128 3 $17,043
2006 $27,610 1 $27,610
2004 $6,900 1 $6,900
2002 $14,287 2 $7,144
2000 $6,400 1 $6,400
Total $281,614 18 $15,645
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 9B raised a total of $256,609. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,692 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 9B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $42,011 4 $10,503
2014 $14,242 2 $7,121
2012 * $31,533 6 $5,256
2010 $7,400 1 $7,400
2008 $50,337 3 $16,779
2006 $16,460 1 $16,460
2004 $30,107 2 $15,054
2002 $34,873 3 $11,624
2000 $29,646 2 $14,823
Total $256,609 24 $10,692
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.