State Senator District 28 in Idaho State Senate District 28, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Mandy Peace — Candidate for State Senator in ID

  Mandy Peace is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 28 in the 2026 election. Her primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026. Peace is focused on several key policy areas, advocating for the protection of Idaho's water rights and ensuring farmers and ranchers have a voice in allocation decisions. She supports equitable education funding, particularly for rural schools, and aims to keep talented Idahoans educated and employed in the state. Peace is a vocal opponent of transferring or selling Idaho’s public lands out of public hands. She also emphasizes strengthening relationships with the Shoshone-Bannock people and improving healthcare through expanded provider access, telehealth, and workforce development, while protecting funding for critical access hospitals. Her campaign aims to broaden the tax base without burdening working families. She has registered modest campaign contributions and expenditures.

• David Worley — Army National Guard infantry officer in Pocatello, ID

  David Worley is a Southeast Idaho husband, father of five, and an Army National Guard infantry officer with 23 years of service, including combat deployments. A Pocatello native, he holds degrees in Government and National Security Affairs. He is a Republican candidate for Idaho State Senate District 28 in 2026, challenging a nine-term incumbent, having previously run for Pocatello mayor and Senate District 29. Worley advocates for limited, accountable, and transparent government, protecting individual rights, and supporting families and small businesses. His key policy positions include upholding immigration law—by opposing state benefits for undocumented individuals—and defending Idaho family values. He seeks to bring a service-first mindset to the legislature.

• Jim Guthrie — Incumbent State Senator in McCammon, ID

  Jim Guthrie is a Republican State Senator for Idaho's District 28, serving since 2012. A rancher and business owner from McCammon, his public service includes a term in the Idaho House (2010-2012), six years as a Bannock County Commissioner, and six years on the Marsh Valley School Board. He chairs the State Affairs Committee. Guthrie advocates for agriculture, water rights, and local control, opposing federal overreach. He champions fiscal responsibility, robust education budgets, and conservative values, but notably opposed a 2026 bathroom bill criminalizing transgender Idahoans. He seeks re-election to continue serving rural communities and protecting Idaho's freedoms.