State Senator District 7 in Idaho State Senate District 7, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Patrice Yeatter — Retired in Lewiston, ID

  Patrice Yeatter is a retired 30-year letter carrier who, along with her husband, moved to Idaho 13 years ago. A lifelong Democrat, she earned an Associate degree in Science from Nassau Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. She is running for Idaho State Senate District 7, motivated by a belief that current legislators in Boise are failing to connect with constituents and prioritize the wealthy over the working class. Her platform focuses on repealing legislation that caused a flight of healthcare professionals, preventing the loss of Medicaid Expansion, encouraging affordable housing, addressing high real estate taxes, and protecting public lands. She aims to be a voice for District 7, advocating for the working class and tackling affordability concerns.

• Cindy Carlson — Incumbent Idaho State Senator in Riggins, ID

  Cindy Carlson is an incumbent Idaho State Senator for District 7, a hard-core conservative from Riggins. Her family has a century-long ranching history on the Salmon River, and she co-owns multiple businesses with her husband. A wife, mother, grandmother, and former school board member, Carlson seeks re-election to defend freedoms, combat rising costs, and protect children. Her policy priorities include fighting for the unborn, First and Second Amendment rights, common sense governance, medical privacy, and banning Critical Race Theory. She advocates for less regulation, aiming to be a conservative voice for District 7.