State Representative Seat A District 29 in Idaho State House District 29, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Mary Shea — Candidate for State Representative Seat A District 29 in Pocatello, ID

  Mary Shea is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A, in the 2026 election. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. Her professional background includes work as an attorney, a small business owner, and as a Program Coordinator for the Paralegal Studies Program at Idaho State University. She is running to advocate for freedom, fairness, families, and responsible government, asserting that she understands the priorities of Pocatello and seeks to ensure fairness and opportunity for future generations. She has shown support for librarians in Pocatello.

• Dustin W. Manwaring — Incumbent Idaho House of Representatives - District 29A in Pocatello, ID

  Dustin W. Manwaring is an American attorney and Republican incumbent serving as Idaho State Representative for District 29A. Raised in Blackfoot, he earned his law degree and practices business and intellectual property law in Pocatello. Manwaring has held significant leadership roles, including Majority Caucus Chair in the Idaho House, and serves on state task forces for cybersecurity and workforce development. He advocates for policies addressing financial crime prevention, strengthening the economy through technical training, and reducing healthcare costs and physician shortages. Manwaring is committed to representing his constituents, focusing on education, small business, and natural resources.