| Legislature | Idaho Legislature |
|---|---|
| Term limits | None |
| New session | January 12, 2026[1] |
| President | Scott Bedke (R) |
| Election 1 | January 2, 2023 |
| President pro tempore | Kelly Anthon (R) |
| Election 2 | December 5, 2024 |
| Majority Leader | Lori Den Hartog (R) |
| Election 3 | December 5, 2024 |
| Minority Leader | Melissa Wintrow (D) |
| Election 4 | December 1, 2022 |
| Term length | 2 years |
| Authority | Article IV, Idaho Constitution |
| Salary | $16,684/year + per diem |
| Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
| Members | 35 |
| Structure1 res | 250px |
| Political groups 1 | Majority Minority |
| Last election 1 | November 5, 2024 (35 seats) |
| Next election 1 | November 3, 2026 (35 seats) |
| Meeting place | State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho |
| Website | Idaho Senate |
| Rules | Senate Rules |
The Idaho State Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho Legislature. It consists of 35 senators elected to two-year terms,[2] each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.[3]
Composition of the Senate
Since 1992, the Republican Party has won more than half of the seats of the state Senate.[4]
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | |||
| 52nd Legislature (1992–1994) | 23 | 12 | 35 | |
| 53rd Legislature (1994–1996) | 27 | 8 | 35 | |
| 54th Legislature (1996–1998) | 30 | 5 | 35 | |
| 55th Legislature (1998–2000) | 31 | 4 | 35 | |
| '!nowrap style="font-size:95%"|56th Legislature (2000–2002) | 32 | 3 | 35 | |
| '!nowrap style="font-size:95%"|57th through 63rd Legislature (2002–2016) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| '!nowrap style="font-size:95%"|64th Legislature (2016–2018) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| '!nowrap style="font-size:95%"|65th through 67th Legislature (2018–2024) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| '!nowrap style="font-size:95%"|68th Legislature (2024-) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| Current Voting Share | 82.86% | 17.14% | ||
Leadership of the 68th Legislature
| Position | Name | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Scott Bedke | Republican | – |
| President Pro Tempore | Kelly Anthon | Republican | 27 |
| Majority Leader | Lori Den Hartog | Republican | 21 |
| Assistant Majority Leader | Mark Harris | Republican | 35 |
| Majority Caucus Chair | Ben Toews | Republican | 4 |
| Minority Leader | Melissa Wintrow | Democratic | 19 |
| Assistant Minority Leader | James Ruchti | Democratic | 29 |
| Minority Caucus Chair | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democratic | 18 |
Committee chairs of the 68th Legislature
| Committee[5] | Chairman | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Affairs | Tammy Nichols | Republican | |
| Commerce and Human Resources | Daniel D. Foreman | Republican | |
| Education | Dave Lent | Republican | |
| Finance | C. Scott Grow | Republican | |
| Health and Welfare | Julie VanOrden | Republican | |
| Judiciary and Rules | Todd M. Lakey | Republican | |
| Local Government and Taxation | Doug Ricks | Republican | |
| Resources and Environment | Van T. Burtenshaw | Republican | |
| State Affairs | Jim Guthrie | Republican | |
| Transportation | Doug Okuniewicz | Republican |
Members of the Idaho Senate
| District | Name | Party | Residence | Counties | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republican | Sagle | Bonner, Boundary | 2024 | |
| 2 | Republican | Kellogg | Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Kootenai, Shoshone | 2022 | |
| 3 | Republican | Hayden | Kootenai | 2022 | |
| 4 | Republican | Coeur d'Alene | Kootenai | 2022 | |
| 5 | Republican | Coeur d'Alene | Kootenai | 2022 | |
| 6 | Republican | Viola | Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce | 2022 | |
| 7 | Republican | Riggins | Adams, Idaho, Nez Perce | 2022 | |
| 8 | Republican | Hammett | Boise, Custer, Elmore, Valley | 2024 | |
| 9 | Republican | New Plymouth | Canyon, Payette, Washington | 2024 | |
| 10 | Republican | Middleton | Ada, Canyon | 2022 | |
| 11 | Republican | Caldwell | Canyon | 2024 | |
| 12 | Republican | Nampa | Canyon | 2022 | |
| 13 | Republican | Nampa | Canyon | 2022 | |
| 14 | Republican | Eagle | Ada, Gem | 2018 | |
| 15 | Republican | Boise | Ada | 2024 | |
| 16 | Democratic | Boise | Ada | 2022 | |
| 17 | Democratic | Boise | Ada | 2021 | |
| 18 | Democratic | Boise | Ada | 2013 | |
| 19 | Democratic | Boise | Ada | 2020 | |
| 20 | Republican | Boise | Ada | 2024 | |
| 21 | Republican | Meridian | Ada | 2022 | |
| 22 | Republican | Meridian | Ada | 2014 | |
| 23 | Republican | Nampa | Ada, Canyon, Owyhee | 2012 | |
| 24 | Republican | Twin Falls | Camas, Gooding, Twin Falls | 2022 | |
| 25 | Republican | Twin Falls | Twin Falls | 2024 | |
| 26 | Democratic | Hailey | Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln | 2022 | |
| 27 | Republican | Declo | Cassia, Minidoka, Oneida | 2015 | |
| 28 | Republican | McCammon | Bannock, Franklin, Power | 2012 | |
| 29 | Democratic | Pocatello | Bannock | 2022 | |
| 30 | Republican | Pingree | Bingham, Butte | 2022 | |
| 31 | Republican | Terreton | Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi | 2018 | |
| 32 | Republican | Idaho Falls | Bonneville | 2020 | |
| 33 | Republican | Idaho Falls | Bonneville | 2018 | |
| 34 | Republican | Rexburg | Madison | 2020 | |
| 35 | Republican | Soda Springs | Bannock, Bear Lake, Bonneville, Caribou, Teton | 2015 |
Past composition of the Senate
See also
References
- ^ Idaho Legislature. "2026 Regular Legislative Session". Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Constitution of the State of Idaho". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ "Senate – Idaho State Legislature". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Cotterell, Adam (May 13, 2014). "How Idaho Became A One Party State". Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Senate Committees – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2025-02-07.
External links
- Idaho State Legislature official government website
- State Senate of Idaho[dead link] at Project Vote Smart