State Representative Seat A District 35 in Idaho State House District 35, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Walter Boyd — Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 35A in ID

  Walter Boyd is an active Democratic candidate seeking election to the Idaho House of Representatives, District 35A, in the 2026 election cycle. He is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary, scheduled for May 19, 2026. Should he advance, the general election will take place on November 3, 2026. While his public profiles indicate sections for his background, political career, policy positions, and campaign details, specific information in these areas is noted as awaiting updates. He is not currently an incumbent for this legislative seat.

• Chad Christensen — Candidate for State Representative Seat A District 35 in ID

  Chad Christensen is a former Idaho State Representative seeking to return to the legislature in 2026 for District 35 Seat A. A Republican, he was first elected in 2018, serving two terms before a 2022 primary loss. He campaigns on strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution and protecting God-given rights, opposing federal overreach. His platform includes mandatory minimum sentences for sex crimes, expanding state laws on illegal entry, opposing sanctuary policies, and making Idaho a Second Amendment Sanctuary State. He is motivated by a passion for constitutional principles and limiting federal influence. His 2026 campaign is supported by several PACs.

• Mike Veile — Incumbent State Representative in Soda Springs, ID

  Mike Veile is a Traditional Conservative Republican who assumed office in September 2025, representing Idaho House District 35A after being appointed by Governor Brad Little. An engineer with a Master's degree and over three decades in heavy industry, he brings a practical, results-driven approach to the legislature. Raised in Idaho and residing in Soda Springs, Veile is deeply rooted in the state's rural values. He is seeking a full term in the 2026 election, campaigning on themes of strong public education, protecting public lands access, fiscal responsibility, and championing Idaho's key industries like phosphate and nuclear energy.