State Representative District 8 Seat B
State House District 8; Idaho
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican
Hammett rancher and fisheries technology executive who was president of Biomark and chaired the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board until resigning in January 2026. Supports limited government, lower taxes, and protecting Idaho water rights.
Democratic
Communication instructor at Lewis-Clark State College and program manager with degrees from the University of Idaho and Washington State University. Priorities include Medicaid expansion, health care access, and public library funding.
Source: run.voteidaho.gov