State Senator District 19 in Idaho State Senate District 19, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Melissa Wintrow — Incumbent State Senator District 19 in Boise, ID

  Melissa Wintrow is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Idaho's District 19, elected in 2020, and currently serves as Senate Minority Leader. She previously served three terms in the Idaho House of Representatives. Born in Troy, Ohio, she holds B.A. and M.Ed. degrees, and dedicated over 30 years to higher education leadership. Wintrow also owns SAGA Strategic Solutions. Her platform emphasizes fully funding education, promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring access to public lands, affordable healthcare (including behavioral health and reproductive rights), and fostering a strong economy. She is committed to civility and human dignity.

• Melissa J. Christian — Candidate for State Senator District 19 in ID

  Melissa J. Christian is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Idaho State Senate representing District 19 in 2026. She is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Should she win the primary, she would advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, where she is slated to challenge incumbent Democrat Melissa Wintrow. Christian has previously participated in Idaho elections, having won a primary contest unopposed with 100% of the vote and, in another instance, losing a general election to a Democratic opponent, Lauren Necochea, receiving 31.7% of the total votes cast. Her campaign focuses on representing District 19 in the State Senate.