State Representative Seat B District 6 in Idaho State House District 6, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Kathy Dawes — Retired teacher in Moscow, ID

  Kathy Dawes, a retired 8th-grade science teacher and long-time Latah County resident, is a Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 6B. She aims to foster unity, bring Idahoans together, and find common ground in the legislature, building on her 50 years in the community. Dawes has a strong background in education and community involvement, having founded several local organizations and served on the Latah County Parks Board for 13 years. She advocates for freedom, voting rights, public education funding, and access to affordable healthcare, including reproductive rights.

• Kenneth D Williams — Candidate for State Representative Seat B District 6 in Moscow, ID

  Kenneth Williams is a Democrat from Moscow, Idaho, making his first bid for elected office. He is challenging for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, in the 2026 election. Williams will first face fellow Democrat Kathy Dawes in the May 19 primary, with the victor advancing to the November 3 general election against Republican incumbent Brandon Mitchell. His campaign focuses on public education, healthcare, and community services, aligning him as a Mainstream Democrat. No organizational endorsements have been reported, as the Idaho Democratic Party maintains neutrality in primary races.

• Brandon Mitchell — Incumbent State Representative in Coeur d'Alene area, ID

  Brandon Mitchell is an incumbent Republican Idaho State Representative for District 6B, first elected in 2020. A husband, father, grandfather, and business owner, he was raised in north Idaho. He serves on various House committees, advocating for conservative principles. Mitchell's platform emphasizes property rights, business regulation, and restrictions on abortion and transgender healthcare. He champions pro-life values, First and Second Amendment protections, voter integrity, education reform, and property tax relief. Mitchell aims to serve citizens, protect Idaho values, and ensure government accountability, also supporting initiatives like the "Year of Volunteerism" and opposing unfair fuel taxes.