State Representative Seat B District 25 in Idaho State House District 25, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Liyah Babayan — Entrepreneur in Twin Falls, ID

  Liyah Babayan is an Independent candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 25B, running in the 2026 general election. A resident of Twin Falls County and a refugee, Babayan is an entrepreneur who founded Ooh La La Boutique and MAKEPEACE, an organic skincare line. She has a background in healthcare and community advocacy, serving as a Twin Falls School Board Trustee and on various city commissions. This marks her latest run for State Representative, having previously run in 2022. Her key policy positions include expanding access to affordable healthcare, including maternal and reproductive care, increasing public education funding, and promoting economic development in south-central Idaho. She is motivated by a passion to give back to her adoptive country.

• Cherie Vollmer — City Councilwoman and Realtor in Twin Falls, ID

  Cherie Vollmer, a native of Twin Falls, Idaho, is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent David Leavitt for State House District 25B in the May 2026 primary. A Realtor and Twin Falls City Councilwoman, she is seeking her first term to bring a conservative, common-sense voice to the legislature. Vollmer prioritizes housing affordability, reducing property taxes, supporting law enforcement, protecting water rights for farmers, and fostering local economic development for a safe, secure, and affordable Magic Valley. She holds a Bachelor's degree and is extensively involved in community organizations.

• David J. Leavitt — Incumbent Idaho House of Representatives - District 25B in ID

  David J. Leavitt is a first-term Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 25 Seat B, which includes Twin Falls and the Magic Valley. He assumed office on December 1, 2024, and is seeking re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary. Leavitt served in the U.S. Army. His policy stances include ensuring fair treatment in the judicial system, protecting children, upholding the right to bear arms, safeguarding personal data, and advocating for responsible fiscal management with fair taxation. His re-election campaign in 2026 is supported by the Citizens Alliance of Idaho PAC and Rep. Jordan Redman's 36-18-1 Inc. PAC, while facing opposition from WinAg PAC. His 2024 campaign received support from Young Americans for Liberty.