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

2026 Primary Election

• Mary Kaufman — Candidate for State Representative Seat B District 35 in ID

  Mary Kaufman is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 35B. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. If she secures her party's nomination, she will proceed to the general election on November 3, 2026. In the general election, she is expected to challenge the incumbent Republican, Josh Wheeler, for the State Representative Seat B in District 35.

• Joshua D. Wheeler — Incumbent State Representative in Ammon, ID

  Joshua D. Wheeler is an incumbent Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 35B. First elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, he is seeking his third term in the 2026 primary. Born and raised in Ammon, Wheeler is president and co-owner of Wheeler Electric, a family electrical contracting business. His legislative priorities include fiscal responsibility, strategic deregulation, supporting career technical education, and lowering property taxes. He champions limited government, lower taxes, and economic growth, advocating for conservative principles while also seeking to work across the aisle. Wheeler aims to protect Idaho's values, strengthen the state's economy, and ensure transparent, accountable government.