Melissa Wintrow

Melissa Wintrow is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Idaho's District 19, elected in 2020, and currently serves as Senate Minority Leader. She previously served three terms in the Idaho House of Representatives. Born in Troy, Ohio, she holds B.A. and M.Ed. degrees, and dedicated over 30 years to higher education leadership. Wintrow also owns SAGA Strategic Solutions. Her platform emphasizes fully funding education, promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring access to public lands, affordable healthcare (including behavioral health and reproductive rights), and fostering a strong economy. She is committed to civility and human dignity.