Idaho's first state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Jim Woodward.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,210 civilians reside within Idaho's first state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho State Senate 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

Vacancies

The Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the senate.

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 State Senate 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

2016

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn Keough defeated Steve Tanner in the Idaho State Senate District 1 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016

Steve Tanner ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.
Incumbent Shawn Keough defeated Glenn Rohrer in the Idaho State Senate District 1 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 1, Republican Primary, 2016

2014

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn A. Keough defeated Danielle Ahrens in the Republican primary, while Christian Fioravanti defeated Jack Mervin in the Constitution Party primary. Keough defeated Fioravanti in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2014

Idaho State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2014

Idaho State Senate, District 1 Constitution Primary, 2014

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn Keough (R) was unopposed in both the general election and defeated Danielle Ahrens in the Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012

Idaho State Senate District 1 Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 1 raised a total of $578,015. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $23,121 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 1