State Senator District 6 in Idaho State Senate District 6, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Richard Gayler — Candidate for State Senator District 6 in ID

  Richard Gayler, a moderate Democrat, is running for Idaho State Senate District 6. He holds a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. His career includes law enforcement and serving as a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the District of Idaho. Gayler is motivated by legislative "antics" and mismanagement, aiming to bring common-sense legislation that serves Idahoans. His platform focuses on affordable healthcare (a human right, expanding Medicaid and mental health services, protecting pre-existing conditions), quality education (increased funding, higher teacher salaries, no private school vouchers, affordable college, vocational training), reproductive freedom, and government reform including term limits.

• Robin Weldy — Real estate investor in Lewiston, ID

  Robin Weldy is a Democrat running for the Idaho State Senate in District 6, representing Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties. A Lewiston resident, she earned a bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and has a career as a real estate investor, citing 24 years of business experience. While she has no prior elected office, she is Precinct 19 Captain for the Nez Perce County Democratic Party. Weldy emphasizes practical, steady leadership, aiming to build bridges and improve North Idahoans' lives. Her platform prioritizes housing, fiscal stability, agriculture, education, and infrastructure. She will participate in the May 19, 2026, primary election.

• Dan Foreman — Incumbent Idaho State Senator in Viola, ID

  Dan Foreman is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing Idaho's District 6, which covers parts of Latah and Nez Perce counties. Born in Illinois, he earned a business degree from Bradley University before serving 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel. He later worked as a Moscow police officer. Foreman previously served District 5 from 2016-2018 and has held his current District 6 seat since December 2022. He is seeking re-election in the May 2026 Republican primary. In the 2026 session, he is Vice Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee and a member of the Senate Agricultural Affairs and Commerce and Human Resources committees.

• Lori Mccann — Incumbent State Representative in Lewiston, ID

  Lori McCann is a Republican state representative from Lewiston, Idaho, currently serving District 6 Seat A in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2021. A lifelong educator and advocate, she's a University of Idaho graduate and former professor, also managing family businesses including a ranch and real estate. McCann is running for the Idaho State Senate District 6 seat in 2026, challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Foreman in the Republican primary. Her campaign focuses on stronger education funding, water infrastructure, economic stability in Northern Idaho, property tax relief, and supporting agriculture. She advocates for public education, workforce development, and streamlining regulations for small businesses. She will not seek re-election to her House seat.