State Senator District 20 in Idaho State Senate District 20, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Pamela Renee Wilson — Retired in ID

  Pamela Wilson, a Democrat, is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate, representing District 20 in the 2026 election. Wilson holds a high school diploma from Twin Falls High School and furthered her education at Juan's School of Cosmetology in 1978. Now retired, she is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on May 19, 2026, vying for the nomination. While her background is detailed, specific policy positions are not outlined in the available information.

• Josh Keyser — Incumbent State Senator in Meridian, ID

  Josh Keyser is a Republican State Senator for Idaho's District 20, representing the Meridian area. First elected in 2024, he assumed office on December 1, 2024, after defeating the incumbent in the primary election. A former Marine and Boise police officer, Keyser holds a Business degree from Vanguard University and moved to Meridian in 2018. During his first legislative session in 2025, he served as Vice Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and on the Health and Welfare, and Judiciary and Rules committees. He co-sponsored legislation restricting homeless encampments and reducing refugee medical aid eligibility. Keyser advocates for tax reduction, conservative governance, parental choice in education, and strong support for first responders. He emphasizes protecting individual freedoms, Idaho sovereignty, and private healthcare decisions. Running for re-election, he highlights his record of tackling complex issues, lowering taxes, and expanding freedom.

• Richard Marsh — Retired in Meridian, ID

  Richard Marsh is a Republican candidate for the Idaho State Senate, District 20, emphasizing service, integrity, and accountability. A retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and former U.S. diplomat, Marsh is a lifelong Republican and strong fiscal conservative. His platform includes restoring funding for the Idaho Crimes Against Children Task Force, increasing transparency and accountability in education, limiting government, and promoting honest governance with term limits and banning dark money. Married to Tracie for 44 years, he attends Parkview Christian Church in Meridian, Idaho. He aims to serve the people, not become a career politician.

• Russ Spencer — Attorney and U.S. Army National Guard Captain in Meridian, ID

  Russ Spencer is a Republican attorney, Idaho Army National Guard Captain, and a first-time legislative candidate running for Idaho State Senate District 20. A seventh-generation Idahoan, Spencer lives in Meridian with his wife and five children. He earned his law degree from Antonin Scalia Law School and has extensive legal experience, including eight years as Idaho Deputy Attorney General, three years as a Bonneville County prosecutor, and most recently as General Counsel for the Idaho Board of Medicine. Spencer is a proven conservative leader who advocates for religious liberty, Second Amendment rights, parental control in education, the sanctity of life, and fiscal responsibility. He aims to protect Idaho's values, taxpayers, and freedoms from federal overreach.