Leejoe Lay

Leejoe Lay is a candidate for State Senator District 16 Primary Election in 2026 in Idaho State Senate District 16, Idaho. Running as Republican.

Earthwork supervisor in ID

Also running: Justin "justice" Mitson, Soñia Galaviz, Geoffrey Surbeck.

LeeJoe Lay is a Republican challenger seeking election to the Idaho State Senate, representing District 16, a heavily Democratic area of Boise in Ada County. He works as an earthwork supervisor for an excavation small business. Lay has a history of campaigning for this seat, having lost the general elections in 2018 and 2020, and advancing from the primary but not appearing on the general election ballot in 2024. He is again on the ballot for the May 2026 Republican primary. His policy positions are characterized by an idiosyncratic blend of libertarian-leaning fiscal conservatism and unorthodox proposals, distinct from mainstream Republican traditions. The seat is open following the retirement of a three-term Democratic incumbent.