State Representative Seat A District 20 in Idaho State House District 20, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Jennifer Stephens — Candidate for State Representative Seat A District 20 in ID

  Jennifer Stephens is an Idaho Democratic candidate running for State Representative for District 20 Seat A in the 2026 election. The Democratic primary occurred on May 19, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026. Stephens positions herself as a bridge-builder, aiming to prioritize community needs over partisanship. Her campaign focuses on investing in schools, protecting shared rights, and ensuring government transparency and accountability for all residents in District 20.

• Joe A Palmer — Incumbent Idaho House of Representatives, District 20 Seat A in Meridian, ID

  Joe A. Palmer is a long-serving Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 20 Seat A since 2008. An incumbent running for re-election in 2026, the Meridian resident is a business owner who attended Ricks College and Boise State University. Palmer is known for his legislative efforts, including introducing a measure that would grant school trustees the discretion to close school libraries considered unnecessary. He lives in Idaho with his wife, Leslie, and their four children.