State Representative Seat A District 5 in Idaho State House District 5, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Mirna Pleines — Candidate for State Representative in ID

  Mirna Pleines is a Democratic candidate campaigning for election to the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 5A. She participated in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026, and is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026. While she is an active candidate, detailed information regarding her personal background, specific political career highlights, or comprehensive policy positions has not been made publicly available or fully updated across various voter information platforms at this time. She is seeking to represent her district as a State Representative.

• Ron Mendive — Incumbent Idaho House of Representatives - District 5A in ID

  Ron Mendive is a longtime North Idaho resident with over 60 years of experience in industries like mining, logging, and construction. Currently self-employed in land service and excavating, he also played a key role in developing technology for a successful international line of pellet stoves. Born in Elko, Nevada, he graduated from Kellogg High School and North Idaho College, where he met his wife Sherlene over four decades ago. They built a small farm south of Coeur d'Alene, raising three children in a log home. Mendive, a Republican, believes the founders included the pre-born in the unalienable right to life. He is an incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 5A, seeking re-election in 2026.