State Senator District 27 in Idaho State Senate District 27, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Margo Saunders — Candidate for State Senator District 27 in ID

  Margo Saunders is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Idaho State Senate, representing District 27, in the 2026 election cycle. She participated in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026, and is set to appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026. While information regarding her professional background, specific policy positions, or detailed reasons for her candidacy are not yet publicly available, she is actively campaigning for the Idaho State Senate seat. Her political profile is expected to be updated as additional details emerge during her campaign.

• Kelly Arthur Anthon — Incumbent Idaho State Senator in Rupert, ID

  Kelly Arthur Anthon is an incumbent Republican Idaho State Senator for District 27, representing Cassia and Minidoka counties, and residing in Rupert. First appointed in 2015, he is seeking re-election for a seventh term in 2026. Anthon holds the esteemed position of President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate, having previously served as Majority Leader. A strong advocate for his constituents, he champions law enforcement, opposing defunding the police. He also actively fights for Idaho's farmers, ranchers, and dairymen, focusing on protecting land and water rights. Anthon is committed to fiscal responsibility, aiming to return money to taxpayers and ensure budget surpluses. He has received awards like the "Friend of Agriculture Award" from the Idaho Farm Bureau.