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| Idaho State Senate District 35 | ||
| Current incumbent | Van Burtenshaw  | |
| Population | 43,409 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.3% Black, 6.7% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70.1% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's thirty-fifth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Van Burtenshaw.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 43,409 civilians reside within Idaho's thirty-fifth 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.
Van Burtenshaw (R) won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Van Burtenshaw (R) |
100
|
13,123 |
|
|
Total votes: 13,123 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Van Burtenshaw defeated Jud Miller in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 35 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Van Burtenshaw (R) |
53.1
|
4,393 |
|
|
Jud Miller (R) |
46.9
|
3,883 | |
|
|
Total votes: 8,276 |
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 Jeff Siddoway ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 35 general election.Idaho State Senate, District 35 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jeff Siddoway Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,665 | |
| Total Votes | 16,665 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho State Senate District 35, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Siddoway 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. Incumbent Jeff C. Siddoway was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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 Jeff Siddoway (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
Idaho State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Siddoway Incumbent |
100% | 16,745 | |
| Total Votes | 16,745 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 35 raised a total of $55,327. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,458 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 35
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2014 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2012 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2010 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2008 | $711 | 2 | $356 |
| 2006 | $32,836 | 4 | $8,209 |
| 2004 | $3,893 | 2 | $1,947 |
| 2002 | $12,487 | 3 | $4,162 |
| 2000 | $5,400 | 1 | $5,400 |
| Total | $55,327 | 16 | $3,458 |
