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| Idaho State Senate District 3 | ||
| Current incumbent | Don Cheatham  | |
| Population | 45,166 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.2% Black, 2.6% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 74.8% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's third state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Don Cheatham.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,166 civilians reside within Idaho's third state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.
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.
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 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 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.
Don Cheatham (R) defeated Patrick Lippert (D) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Don Cheatham (R) |
72.2
|
12,226 |
|
|
Patrick Lippert (D) |
27.8
|
4,707 | |
|
|
Total votes: 16,933 |
Patrick Lippert advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Patrick Lippert (D) |
100
|
1,013 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,013 |
Don Cheatham advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Don Cheatham (R) |
100
|
4,276 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,276 |
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 Robert Nonini ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 3 general election.Idaho State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert Nonini Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,990 | |
| Total Votes | 16,990 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho State Senate District 3, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Nonini Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Jerry Shriner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Bob Nonini defeated Patrick Whalen in the Republican primary. Nonini was unchallenged in the general election. Shriner was removed from the ballot before the general election.
Idaho State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bob Nonini Incumbent |
64.7% | 2,461 |
| Patrick Whalen | 35.3% | 1,345 |
| Total Votes | 3,806 | |
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. Robert Nonini (R) defeated Kristy Reed Johnson (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Idaho State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Nonini |
69% | 12,132 | |
| Democratic | Kristy Reed Johnson | 31% | 5,461 | |
| Total Votes | 17,593 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 3 raised a total of $393,213. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,873 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 3
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,388 | 1 | $19,388 | |
| 2014 | $80,250 | 3 | $26,750 | |
| 2012 * | $19,023 | 2 | $9,512 | |
| 2010 | $59,053 | 2 | $29,527 | |
| 2008 | $51,548 | 2 | $25,774 | |
| 2006 | $35,771 | 3 | $11,924 | |
| 2004 | $56,011 | 3 | $18,670 | |
| 2002 | $35,446 | 3 | $11,815 | |
| 2000 | $36,723 | 3 | $12,241 | |
| Total | $393,213 | 22 | $17,873 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
