Idaho Senate
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Idaho State Senate | |
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Idaho State Legislature | |
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Type | |
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Term limits
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None |
History | |
New session started
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January 12, 2015 |
Leadership | |
President pro Tempore
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Majority Leader
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Minority Leader
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Structure | |
Seats | 35 |
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Political groups
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Governing party
Opposition party
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Length of term
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2 years |
Authority | Article IV, Idaho Constitution |
Salary | $16,438/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election
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November 8, 2016 (35 seats) |
Next election
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November 6, 2018 (35 seats) |
Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
Meeting place | |
State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho |
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Website | |
Idaho State Senate |
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms,[1] each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.
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Composition of the Senate[edit]
Since the early 1960s, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by the Republican Party. Since the 2002 election, Republicans held 28 seats and Democrats have held 7.
Affiliation | Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total | ||
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Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
63rd Legislature | 28 | 7 | 35 | 0 |
Beginning of 64th Legislature | 29 | 6 | 35 | 0 |
Latest voting share | 82.9% | 17.1% |
Leadership of the 63rd Legislature[edit]
Position | Name | Party | District |
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President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Brad Little | Republican | |
President pro tempore | Brent Hill | Republican | 34 |
Majority Leader | Bart Davis | Republican | 33 |
Assistant Majority Leader | Chuck Winder | Republican | 20 |
Majority Caucus Chair | Todd Lakey | Republican | 12 |
Minority Leader | Michelle Stennett | Democratic | 26 |
Assistant Minority Leader | Cherie Buckner-Webb | Democratic | 19 |
Minority Caucus Chair | Maryanne Jordan | Democratic | 17 |
Members of the Idaho Senate[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Idaho State Legislature official government website
- State Senate of Idaho at Project Vote Smart
- Idaho Senate at Ballotpedia
Coordinates: 43°37′04″N 116°11′59″W / 43.61778°N 116.19972°W