Idaho Senate · Republican primary

District 1

[from SOS] · 2 candidates on the ballot · Election: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

On the ballot

Incumbent listed first; challengers follow in the order they filed with the Idaho Secretary of State. Races without an incumbent are listed alphabetically. This site does not endorse any candidate.

James Woodward

Incumbent · Republican

✉ Email jim@woodwardforsenate.org

⌘ Website woodwardforsenate.org/

⊞ Mail PO Box 151, Sagle, ID 83860

View candidate filing on Sunshine ↗

Scott Herndon

Challenger · Republican

⌘ Website herndonforidaho.com/

⊞ Mail 246 Otts Road, Sagle, ID 83860

View candidate filing on Sunshine ↗

Committee activity in this race

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View James Woodward's campaign filings on Sunshine ↗
View Scott Herndon's campaign filings on Sunshine ↗

Voting on May 19

Election day

Tuesday, May 19

Polls open

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Polling place

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