GOP dominates in Idaho
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Idaho is a predominantly Republican state, with 2.25 people voting for George W. Bush for every one person who voted for John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election, a ratio that is the third highest in the country behind neighbors Utah and Wyoming.
Democrats have had some success in some areas of Idaho, notably four Boise legislative districts, parts of Pocatello and the Wood River Valley, but most of the state remains firmly within the grip of the GOP.
The last time the majority of Idahoans voted for a Democratic presidential candidate was when Lyndon Johnson barely beat Barry Goldwater to Idaho’s four electoral votes in 1964. The last time the Republican Party’s electoral dominance of Idaho’s delegation to the United States Senate broke was in 1974, when Frank Church was elected. The last Idaho Democrat won a spot in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992 but was ousted in 1994.
Idaho’s governors have been Republican since 1995, though before then Democrats had held that position since 1971. Idaho’s State Senate and House of Representatives are both overwhelmingly Republican, although several Democrats won positions in the House of Representatives in the 2006 elections. For more details on Idaho’s legislature, check the sections for state senators and representatives.
Larry Craig
The state’s senior Republican senator was born near Midvale and has served in the U.S. Senate since 1991. Despite his arrest in an airport sex sting, he has said he will serve out his term through the end of 2008.
Sen. Craig welcomes visitors to any of his offices. A complete list can be found at craig.senate.gov/offices.cfm
Sen. Crapo, whose name is pronounced “Cray-poe,” was born in Idaho Falls and has served in the U.S. Senate since 1999.
For assistance or to give the Republican senator input, visit any of his offices. A complete list can be found at crapo.senate.gov/contact/office_locations.cfm.
Idaho has two seats in the House of Representatives. The western end of the Treasure Valley sits within Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, while parts of Boise and areas east lie within the 2nd District.
The 1st District’s representative is Republican William T. “Bill” Sali, who was born in Ohio and has lived in Idaho since 1962. Sali began work in the House of Representatives in 2007.
Sali can be contacted by writing, calling or visiting any of his offices. A complete list of offices can be found at sali.house.gov/Contact.
Caldwell-born Republican C.L. “Butch” Otter was inagurated as governor of the Gem State in January 2007. He will serve a four-year term.
Born in Milwaukee, Wis., Republican Jim Risch has been Idaho’s lieutenant governor since 2003, with a short seven-month tenure as governor between the administrations of Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter. Risch welcomes visitors, though he encourages appointments. He also welcomes e-mails and letters.
Lawrence G. Wasden (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 210, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0010, 208-334-2400
Secretary of State
Ben Ysursa (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 203, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0080, 208-334-2300
State Controller
Donna M. Jones (R), 700 W. State Street, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0011, 208-334-3100
State Treasurer
Ron G. Crane (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 101, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0091, 208-334-3200
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tom Luna (R), 650 W. State Street, Room 200, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0027, 208-332-6800
Ada County
- David Langhorst (D), Asst. Minority Leader, District 16, Boise, 6720 Hill Rd., Boise, 83714, 853-0307 (home)
- Elliot Werk (D), District 17, Boise, 6810 Randolph Dr., Boise, 83709, 658-0388 (home), 658-0388 (business), 375-3822 (fax)
- John C. Andreason (R), District 15, Boise, 5120 N. Mountain View Dr., Boise, 83704, 322-8558 (home), 672-8558 (fax)
- Kate Kelly (D), Minority Caucus Chair, District 18, Boise, P.O. Box 654, Boise, 83701, 850-7217 (home)
- Mike Burkett (D), District 19, Boise, 512 N. 13th St., Boise, 83702, 344-2424 (home), 344-2424 (business), 344-3370 (fax)
- Russell M. Fulcher (R), District 21, Meridian, P.O. Box 1166, Meridian, 83680-1166, 332-1340 (business), 332-1422 (fax)
- Shirley McKague (R), District 20, Meridian, 933 E. Pine, Meridian, 83642, 888-2842 (home)
- Stan Bastian (R), District 14, Eagle, 1369 E Nest View Ct, Eagle, 83616, 939-8272 (home), 468-7820 x422 (business), 939-8272 (fax)
Canyon County
- John McGee (R), District 10, Caldwell, 1601 Idaho Ave., Caldwell, 83605, 459-8404 (home), 455-3950 (business), 455-3836 (fax)
- Curt McKenzie (R), District 12, Nampa, McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC, 1004 W. Fort St., Boise, 83702, 468-1027 (home), 344-4379 (business), 947-0014 (fax)
- Patti Anne Lodge (R), District 13, Huston, P.O. Box 96, Huston, 83630, 459-7158 (home), 459-7199 (fax)
Canyon and Gem counties
- Brad Little (R), Majority Caucus Chair, District 11, Emmett, P.O. Box 488, Emmett, 83617-0488, 365-6566 (home), 365-4611 (business), 365-4615 (fax)
Payette County
- Monty J. Pearce (R), District 9, New Plymouth, 2001 County Line Rd., New Plymouth, 83655, 278-5408 (home)
Elmore County
- Tim Corder (R), District 22, Mountain Home, 357 SE Corder Dr., Mountain Home, 83647, 587-8562 (home), 599-0427 (business), 587-5871 (fax)
Ada County
- Anne Pasley-Stuart (D), District 19, Boise, House Seat A, 2301 Hillway Dr., Boise, 83702, 424-0440 (business)
- Bill Killen (D), District 17, Boise, House Seat A, 734 S Coral Pl, Boise, 83705, 345-2956 (home)
- Branden J. Durst (D), District 18, Boise, House Seat A, P.O. Box 170117, Boise, 83717, 891-2255 (business)
- Clifford R. Bayer (R), District 21, Boise, House Seat B, 8020 West Amity, Boise, 83709, 362-5058 (home), 362-5058 (fax)
- Les Bock (D), District 16, Boise, House Seat B, Bock Law Offices, Chtd., 350 N 9th St., Ste. 304, Boise, 83702, 345-6876 (business), 344-3103 (fax)
- Lynn M. Luker (R), District 15, Boise, House Seat A, 514 S El Blanco Dr, Boise, 83709, 375-8254 (home), 343-0022 (business), 375-0501 (fax)
- Margaret Henbest (D), District 16, Boise, House Seat A, P.O. Box 934, Boise, 83701, 853-5423 (home), 853-5423 (business), 853-5423 (fax)
- Mark A. Snodgrass (R), District 20, Meridian, House Seat A, 1406 N. Leslie Way, Meridian, 83646-5710, 887-4939 (home), 861-0728 (business), 884-4219 (fax)
- Marv Hagedorn (R), District 20, Meridian, House Seat B, 1505 W. Pintail Dr., Meridian, 83642, 867-5643 (home)
- Max C. Black (R), District 15, Boise, House Seat B, 3731 Buckingham Dr., Boise, 83704, 375-2635 (home), 375-8250 (fax)
- Mike Moyle (R), Majority Leader, District 14, Star, House Seat A, 480 N. Plummer Rd., Star, 83669, 286-7842 (home), 286-7842 (business), 286-9540 (fax)
- Nicole LeFavour (D), District 19, Boise, House Seat B, 1210 N 11th, Boise, 83702, 724-0468 (home)
- Phylis K. King (D), District 18, Boise, House Seat B, 2107 Palouse, Boise, 83705, 344-0202 (home), 344-0202 (business), 344-5983 (fax)
- Raśl R. Labrador (R), District 14, Eagle, House Seat B, 1846 W. Rush Rd, Eagle, 83616, 938-1286 (home), 465-9988 (business), 465-9893 (fax)
- Susan B. Chew (D), District 17, Boise, House Seat B, 1304 Lincoln Ave., Boise, 83706, 344-0098 (home)
- John Vander Woude (R), District 21, Ada County, House Seat A, 5311 Ridgewood Road, Nampa, 83687, 888-4210 (home), 407-1587 (business), 888-9268 (fax)
Canyon County
- Brent Crane (R), District 13, Nampa, House Seat A, P.O. Box 86, Nampa, 83653, 466-0613, 461-4851 (fax)
- Darrell Bolz (R), District 10, Caldwell, House Seat B, 3412 College Ave., Caldwell, 83605-6136, 454-1334 (home)
- Gary E. Collins (R), District 12, Nampa, House Seat B, 2019 E. Massachusetts, Nampa, 83686, 466-5460 (home), 466-4787 (business), 466-8412 (fax)
- Robert E. Schaefer (R), District 12, Nampa, House Seat A, P.O. Box 55, Nampa, 83653, 466-3636 (home), 466-3636 (business)
- Robert Ring (R), District 10, Caldwell, House Seat A, 406 Spruce St., Caldwell, 83605, 459-8079 (home)
- Steve Kren (R), District 13, Nampa, House Seat B, 3478 S. Windy Ridge Dr., Nampa, 83686, 461-5900 (home)
Canyon and Gem counties
- Carlos Bilbao (R), District 11, Emmett, House Seat B, 2062 Corral Rd, Emmett, 83617, 365-9438 (home), 284-0539 (business)
- Steven P. Thayn (R), District 11, Emmett, House Seat A, 5655 Hillview Rd, Emmett, 83617, 365-6614 (home), 365-8656 (business)
Elmore County
- Pete Nielsen (R), District 22, Mountain Home, House Seat B, 3955 S. 136 W., Mountain Home, 83647, 832-4382 (home), 832-4013 (fax)
Democrats have had some success in some areas of Idaho, notably four Boise legislative districts, parts of Pocatello and the Wood River Valley, but most of the state remains firmly within the grip of the GOP.
The last time the majority of Idahoans voted for a Democratic presidential candidate was when Lyndon Johnson barely beat Barry Goldwater to Idaho’s four electoral votes in 1964. The last time the Republican Party’s electoral dominance of Idaho’s delegation to the United States Senate broke was in 1974, when Frank Church was elected. The last Idaho Democrat won a spot in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992 but was ousted in 1994.
Idaho’s governors have been Republican since 1995, though before then Democrats had held that position since 1971. Idaho’s State Senate and House of Representatives are both overwhelmingly Republican, although several Democrats won positions in the House of Representatives in the 2006 elections. For more details on Idaho’s legislature, check the sections for state senators and representatives.
Federal Government
Idaho, like every other state, has two senators. Both are elected by statewide votes and serve 6-year terms.Larry Craig
The state’s senior Republican senator was born near Midvale and has served in the U.S. Senate since 1991. Despite his arrest in an airport sex sting, he has said he will serve out his term through the end of 2008.
Sen. Craig welcomes visitors to any of his offices. A complete list can be found at craig.senate.gov/offices.cfm
- Boise — 225 N. 9th Street, Ste. 530, Boise, 342-7985
- Washington D.C. — United States Senate, Washington, D.C., 202-224-2752
- E-mail — craig.senate.gov/webform.cfm
Sen. Crapo, whose name is pronounced “Cray-poe,” was born in Idaho Falls and has served in the U.S. Senate since 1999.
For assistance or to give the Republican senator input, visit any of his offices. A complete list can be found at crapo.senate.gov/contact/office_locations.cfm.
- Boise — 251 E. Front St. Ste. 205, Boise, 334-1776
- Caldwell — 524 E. Cleveland Blvd. Ste. 220, Caldwell, 455-0360
- Washington D.C. — 239 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington D.C., 202-224-6142
- E-mail — crapo.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm
Idaho has two seats in the House of Representatives. The western end of the Treasure Valley sits within Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, while parts of Boise and areas east lie within the 2nd District.
The 1st District’s representative is Republican William T. “Bill” Sali, who was born in Ohio and has lived in Idaho since 1962. Sali began work in the House of Representatives in 2007.
Sali can be contacted by writing, calling or visiting any of his offices. A complete list of offices can be found at sali.house.gov/Contact.
- Boise Office — 802 W. Bannock, Ste. 101, Boise, 336-9831 (phone), 336-9891 (fax)
- Caldwell Office — 704 Blaine St., Ste. 1, Caldwell, 454-5602 (phone), 454-5628 (fax)
- D.C. Office — 508 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 202-225-6611 (phone), 202-225-3029 (fax)
- E-mail — sali.house.gov/contactform
State Government
GovernorCaldwell-born Republican C.L. “Butch” Otter was inagurated as governor of the Gem State in January 2007. He will serve a four-year term.
- Gov. Butch Otter’s office — 334-2100
- Mailing address — P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID, 83720
- Street address — State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson, Boise
- E-mail — Go to http://gov.idaho.gov/WebRespond/contact_form.html
Born in Milwaukee, Wis., Republican Jim Risch has been Idaho’s lieutenant governor since 2003, with a short seven-month tenure as governor between the administrations of Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter. Risch welcomes visitors, though he encourages appointments. He also welcomes e-mails and letters.
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Room 225, State Capitol, Boise, 334-2200 (phone), 334-3259 (fax)
- E-mail — jheidt@lgo.idaho.gov
Lawrence G. Wasden (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 210, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0010, 208-334-2400
Secretary of State
Ben Ysursa (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 203, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0080, 208-334-2300
State Controller
Donna M. Jones (R), 700 W. State Street, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0011, 208-334-3100
State Treasurer
Ron G. Crane (R), 700 W. Jefferson, Room 101, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0091, 208-334-3200
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tom Luna (R), 650 W. State Street, Room 200, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, 83720-0027, 208-332-6800
State Senate
The Idaho State Senate is made up of 35 citizens elected to two-year terms. Of those, 28 senators are affiliated with the Republican Party while seven identify themselves as Democrats. Fourteen senators come from Southwest Idaho, among them are 10 Republicans and four Democrats. A full roster can be found at http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/senate/membership.cfm.Ada County
- David Langhorst (D), Asst. Minority Leader, District 16, Boise, 6720 Hill Rd., Boise, 83714, 853-0307 (home)
- Elliot Werk (D), District 17, Boise, 6810 Randolph Dr., Boise, 83709, 658-0388 (home), 658-0388 (business), 375-3822 (fax)
- John C. Andreason (R), District 15, Boise, 5120 N. Mountain View Dr., Boise, 83704, 322-8558 (home), 672-8558 (fax)
- Kate Kelly (D), Minority Caucus Chair, District 18, Boise, P.O. Box 654, Boise, 83701, 850-7217 (home)
- Mike Burkett (D), District 19, Boise, 512 N. 13th St., Boise, 83702, 344-2424 (home), 344-2424 (business), 344-3370 (fax)
- Russell M. Fulcher (R), District 21, Meridian, P.O. Box 1166, Meridian, 83680-1166, 332-1340 (business), 332-1422 (fax)
- Shirley McKague (R), District 20, Meridian, 933 E. Pine, Meridian, 83642, 888-2842 (home)
- Stan Bastian (R), District 14, Eagle, 1369 E Nest View Ct, Eagle, 83616, 939-8272 (home), 468-7820 x422 (business), 939-8272 (fax)
Canyon County
- John McGee (R), District 10, Caldwell, 1601 Idaho Ave., Caldwell, 83605, 459-8404 (home), 455-3950 (business), 455-3836 (fax)
- Curt McKenzie (R), District 12, Nampa, McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC, 1004 W. Fort St., Boise, 83702, 468-1027 (home), 344-4379 (business), 947-0014 (fax)
- Patti Anne Lodge (R), District 13, Huston, P.O. Box 96, Huston, 83630, 459-7158 (home), 459-7199 (fax)
Canyon and Gem counties
- Brad Little (R), Majority Caucus Chair, District 11, Emmett, P.O. Box 488, Emmett, 83617-0488, 365-6566 (home), 365-4611 (business), 365-4615 (fax)
Payette County
- Monty J. Pearce (R), District 9, New Plymouth, 2001 County Line Rd., New Plymouth, 83655, 278-5408 (home)
Elmore County
- Tim Corder (R), District 22, Mountain Home, 357 SE Corder Dr., Mountain Home, 83647, 587-8562 (home), 599-0427 (business), 587-5871 (fax)
House of Representatives
The Idaho House of Representatives has 70 members, 27 of whom reside in Southwest Idaho. In the current session, there are 51 Republicans and 19 Democrats. Of the Southwest Idaho delegation, 19 are Republicans and eight are Democrats.Ada County
- Anne Pasley-Stuart (D), District 19, Boise, House Seat A, 2301 Hillway Dr., Boise, 83702, 424-0440 (business)
- Bill Killen (D), District 17, Boise, House Seat A, 734 S Coral Pl, Boise, 83705, 345-2956 (home)
- Branden J. Durst (D), District 18, Boise, House Seat A, P.O. Box 170117, Boise, 83717, 891-2255 (business)
- Clifford R. Bayer (R), District 21, Boise, House Seat B, 8020 West Amity, Boise, 83709, 362-5058 (home), 362-5058 (fax)
- Les Bock (D), District 16, Boise, House Seat B, Bock Law Offices, Chtd., 350 N 9th St., Ste. 304, Boise, 83702, 345-6876 (business), 344-3103 (fax)
- Lynn M. Luker (R), District 15, Boise, House Seat A, 514 S El Blanco Dr, Boise, 83709, 375-8254 (home), 343-0022 (business), 375-0501 (fax)
- Margaret Henbest (D), District 16, Boise, House Seat A, P.O. Box 934, Boise, 83701, 853-5423 (home), 853-5423 (business), 853-5423 (fax)
- Mark A. Snodgrass (R), District 20, Meridian, House Seat A, 1406 N. Leslie Way, Meridian, 83646-5710, 887-4939 (home), 861-0728 (business), 884-4219 (fax)
- Marv Hagedorn (R), District 20, Meridian, House Seat B, 1505 W. Pintail Dr., Meridian, 83642, 867-5643 (home)
- Max C. Black (R), District 15, Boise, House Seat B, 3731 Buckingham Dr., Boise, 83704, 375-2635 (home), 375-8250 (fax)
- Mike Moyle (R), Majority Leader, District 14, Star, House Seat A, 480 N. Plummer Rd., Star, 83669, 286-7842 (home), 286-7842 (business), 286-9540 (fax)
- Nicole LeFavour (D), District 19, Boise, House Seat B, 1210 N 11th, Boise, 83702, 724-0468 (home)
- Phylis K. King (D), District 18, Boise, House Seat B, 2107 Palouse, Boise, 83705, 344-0202 (home), 344-0202 (business), 344-5983 (fax)
- Raśl R. Labrador (R), District 14, Eagle, House Seat B, 1846 W. Rush Rd, Eagle, 83616, 938-1286 (home), 465-9988 (business), 465-9893 (fax)
- Susan B. Chew (D), District 17, Boise, House Seat B, 1304 Lincoln Ave., Boise, 83706, 344-0098 (home)
- John Vander Woude (R), District 21, Ada County, House Seat A, 5311 Ridgewood Road, Nampa, 83687, 888-4210 (home), 407-1587 (business), 888-9268 (fax)
Canyon County
- Brent Crane (R), District 13, Nampa, House Seat A, P.O. Box 86, Nampa, 83653, 466-0613, 461-4851 (fax)
- Darrell Bolz (R), District 10, Caldwell, House Seat B, 3412 College Ave., Caldwell, 83605-6136, 454-1334 (home)
- Gary E. Collins (R), District 12, Nampa, House Seat B, 2019 E. Massachusetts, Nampa, 83686, 466-5460 (home), 466-4787 (business), 466-8412 (fax)
- Robert E. Schaefer (R), District 12, Nampa, House Seat A, P.O. Box 55, Nampa, 83653, 466-3636 (home), 466-3636 (business)
- Robert Ring (R), District 10, Caldwell, House Seat A, 406 Spruce St., Caldwell, 83605, 459-8079 (home)
- Steve Kren (R), District 13, Nampa, House Seat B, 3478 S. Windy Ridge Dr., Nampa, 83686, 461-5900 (home)
Canyon and Gem counties
- Carlos Bilbao (R), District 11, Emmett, House Seat B, 2062 Corral Rd, Emmett, 83617, 365-9438 (home), 284-0539 (business)
- Steven P. Thayn (R), District 11, Emmett, House Seat A, 5655 Hillview Rd, Emmett, 83617, 365-6614 (home), 365-8656 (business)
Elmore County
- Pete Nielsen (R), District 22, Mountain Home, House Seat B, 3955 S. 136 W., Mountain Home, 83647, 832-4382 (home), 832-4013 (fax)
