Terry F. Gestrin

Terry F. Gestrin is a candidate for State Senator District 8 Primary Election in 2026 in Idaho State Senate District 8, Idaho. Running as Republican.

Candidate for State Senator in Donnelly, ID

Also running: John H Garrett, Christy Zito, Megan C Blanksma.

Terry F. Gestrin is a Republican from Donnelly, Idaho, running for the Idaho State Senate in District 8 in the 2026 election. He is challenging incumbent Sen. Christy Zito and former House Majority Leader Megan Blanksma in a three-way Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Gestrin previously served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 8A from 2012 to 2022. He left office in December 2022 and is not currently serving in the legislature, making him a challenger for the State Senate seat. District 8 encompasses Boise, Custer, Elmore, and Valley counties. The winner of the Republican primary will advance to face Democrat John Garrett in the November 3, 2026 general election.