State Representative Seat B District 8 in Idaho State House District 8, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Jared Dawson — Program manager in ID

  Jared Dawson is a Democratic candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 8B, in the 2026 election, with the primary occurring on May 19, 2026. Born in Silverton, Idaho, Dawson is a Lutheran who graduated from Kellogg High School. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho (2004) and a graduate degree from Washington State University (2006). His diverse career experience includes roles as a program manager, manual labor, and teaching communication classes at Lewis-Clark State College. He previously ran for the same seat in the 2024 general election but was defeated.

• Brian Beckley — Small business owner in Hammett, ID

  Brian Beckley is a sixth-generation Idahoan, conservative Christian, devoted husband, and father of six. A proven business leader, he and his wife manage businesses and a family ranch in Hammett. Previously Chairman of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Board until late 2025, Beckley is now a Republican challenger for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 8 Seat B, in 2026. His platform centers on lower taxes, less regulation, fiscal responsibility, and strong families. He supports pro-life and Second Amendment rights, secure borders, and protecting Idaho's timber and mining sectors. Beckley aims to bring accountability to the State House, counter overreach, and uphold Idaho's conservative values.

• Faye Thompson — Incumbent Idaho House of Representatives, District 8 Seat B in McCall, ID

  Faye Thompson is a first-term Republican Idaho State Representative for District 8, Seat B, having taken office in December 2024 after defeating an incumbent in the primary. A third-generation Idahoan and proud conservative, she resides in McCall with her family. Thompson brings experience from community service and as a Republican Central Committee Chairwoman, and is an NRA Life Member. She advocates for lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, less regulation, pro-life, pro-family, pro-2nd Amendment, and secure borders, aligning with the Idaho Freedom Foundation. She seeks re-election in 2026 to continue providing principled, conservative representation.