John H Garrett

John H. Garrett is a Democratic candidate making his first run for elected office, seeking to represent Idaho State Senate District 8 in 2026. A resident of McCall, Garrett is a retired KPMG Director of Financial Risk. He is a challenger in a large central Idaho district that encompasses Valley, Custer, Boise, and Elmore counties. As the sole Democratic candidate, he will advance directly to the November 3, 2026, general election without a primary, facing the Republican primary winner from a field that includes the incumbent and two former House members. He has no prior legislative experience, and as of April 2026, no campaign website or organizational endorsements have been publicly reported.