Lyle Johnstone

Candidate for State Representative Seat B District 26 in Eden, ID

Lyle Johnstone is a candidate for State Representative Seat B District 26 in Idaho State House District 26, Idaho — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: Kevin Marsh.

Lyle Johnstone, a married man of 46 years with three sons and six grandchildren, is a candidate for Idaho House District 26B. Motivated by concerns for his family's future, he seeks to join "Liberty-Conscious Representatives" to "drain the Idaho Republican swamp" and defeat "RINOs." His platform focuses on protecting Idaho's water sovereignty, ensuring children's safety (including the unborn) and parental authority, and controlling escalating property taxes. Johnstone, who resides in Eden, has run for the Idaho House four times, losing previous Republican primaries. For 2026, he faces no primary opposition and will challenge Democrat Kevin Marsh in the general election, aligning him with the rightward edge of Idaho Republican politics.

Website: https://lyle4idaho.com/