State Representative Seat A District 22 in Idaho State House District 22, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Loren Petty — Construction professional in ID

  Loren Petty, a Democratic candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 22A in the 2026 election, was born in Boise, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977-1981, earned a high school diploma from Capital High School, and a bachelor's degree from Boise State University in 2001. A construction professional, Petty's platform focuses on reproductive rights, equal rights, quality public education, protecting public lands, expanding healthcare access, affordable housing, living wages, and supporting working Idahoans.

• Greg Ferch — Small business owner in ID

  Greg Ferch is a Republican seeking a return to the Idaho House of Representatives for District 22 Seat A in 2026. A U.S. Army veteran who served as a medic during Desert Storm, Ferch is also a chiropractor and small business owner in Idaho since 1994. He previously represented District 21B in the Idaho House from 2020 to 2022. His platform advocates for property and income tax cuts, reduced regulation, school choice, parental rights, and Second Amendment protection, emphasizing steady, experienced, conservative leadership. He currently serves as Chairman of District 22 Republicans and Chair of the Central District Health Board. During his prior legislative term, he was noted for a false claim regarding COVID-19 death tolls and voting against changes to the House ethics process. He is endorsed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador and U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher, and faces Kelly Walton in the Republican primary.

• Kelly Walton — General Contractor and Real Estate Professional in Kuna, ID

  Kelly Walton is a Republican candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A, a first-time office seeker and a proven conservative leader. A Kuna resident, he previously served as Executive Director for ACT for America, a national grassroots network, and has a career spanning building, general contracting, and real estate. Walton prioritizes promoting nuclear power for lower energy rates and water conservation, protecting unborn life and parental rights, and improving Idaho’s infrastructure. He advocates for lower property taxes, streamlined government, and safeguarding Idaho's resources, aiming to address challenges from rapid growth and ensure Idaho remains strong.