Idaho State House District 20
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Joe Palmer Republican, James Holtzclaw Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Joe A. Palmer (Republican) won by 3.2 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 47,801
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames D. HoltzclawWon Republican 20,744100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon Republican 19,21671.0% DemocraticIsaiah Navarro Democratic 7,84129.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,236
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,634100.0% RepublicanJames D. HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 13,602100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,508
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 17,48865.7% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,79562.4% DemocraticPat Soulliere Democratic 9,30134.6% DemocraticSamantha Hager Democratic 9,12034.3% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 8043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,301
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 14,341100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,93281.0% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 3,02819.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
All elections (27 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 47,801
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames D. HoltzclawWon Republican 20,744100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon Republican 19,21671.0% DemocraticIsaiah Navarro Democratic 7,84129.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,236
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,634100.0% RepublicanJames D. HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 13,602100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,508
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 17,48865.7% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,79562.4% DemocraticPat Soulliere Democratic 9,30134.6% DemocraticSamantha Hager Democratic 9,12034.3% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 8043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,301
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 14,341100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,93281.0% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 3,02819.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,427
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 16,105100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,44778.8% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 3,87521.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,124
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,081100.0% RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon(incumbent) Republican 9,07782.2% OtherDaniel S. Weston Other 1,96617.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,512
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames HoltzclawWon Republican 14,706100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,84866.5% DemocraticCaitlin R. Lister Democratic 5,95833.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,680
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarv HagedornWon(incumbent) Republican 11,851100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,829100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,104
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarv HagedornWon Republican 17,035100.0% RepublicanJoe A. PalmerWon Republican 14,73277.3% LibertarianRex W. Kerr Libertarian 4,33722.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,997
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark A. SnodgrassWon(incumbent) Republican 10,81381.2% RepublicanShirley McKagueWon(incumbent) Republican 8,97565.6% DemocraticChuck Oxley Democratic 4,18130.6% LibertarianRex Kerr Libertarian 2,50118.8% LibertarianKevin Charles Jaeger Libertarian 5273.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,679
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark A. SnodgrassWon(incumbent) Republican 15,17684.7% RepublicanShirley McKagueWon(incumbent) Republican 12,31665.6% DemocraticKenton S. Travis Democratic 6,44734.4% LibertarianDavid H. Slack Libertarian 2,74015.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,043
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark A. SnodgrassWon Republican 8,16668.1% RepublicanShirley McKagueWon(incumbent) Republican 7,71264.0% DemocraticRichard Harlan Democratic 3,71130.8% DemocraticWayne Foster Democratic 3,09225.8% LibertarianWendy Lieberman Libertarian 7416.2% LibertarianDavid Lieberman Libertarian 6215.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,171
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSher SellmanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,857100.0% RepublicanFrances FieldWon(incumbent) Republican 6,76872.7% DemocraticMary Ann Richards Democratic 2,54627.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,610
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrances FieldWon(incumbent) Republican 5,28972.3% RepublicanSher SellmanWon Republican 4,81666.0% DemocraticEric D. Norton Democratic 2,47734.0% DemocraticSteve Richards Democratic 2,02827.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,806
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrances FieldWon(incumbent) Republican 8,159100.0% RepublicanJim JonesWon Republican 4,97551.6% DemocraticSher Sellman Democratic 4,67248.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,802
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrances FieldWon(incumbent) Republican 6,986100.0% RepublicanRobbi Lorene KingbarrutiaWon(incumbent) Republican 6,816100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,137
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrances FieldWon(incumbent) Republican 5,09856.1% RepublicanRobbi Lorene KingbarrutiaWon Republican 5,09056.3% DemocraticJohn A. Alexander Democratic 3,99643.9% DemocraticLeanna Lasuen(incumbent) Democratic 3,95343.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,243
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela I. BengsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,82770.5% DemocraticJim HansenWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,88761.8% RepublicanRobert W. Adkins Republican 4,25538.2% DemocraticMack Sermon Democratic 3,27429.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,131
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela I. BengsonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,86468.0% DemocraticJim HansenWon Democratic 6,70651.2% RepublicanJack C. Kennevick(incumbent) Republican 6,38248.8% DemocraticDiane Burr Democratic 3,66528.1% LibertarianWendy Daltonanderson Libertarian 5143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,680
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela I. BengsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,97558.4% RepublicanJack C. KennevickWon(incumbent) Republican 6,91959.0% DemocraticTerryann Spitzer Democratic 4,97241.6% DemocraticBreck Seiniger Democratic 4,81441.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,246
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack C. KennevickWon(incumbent) Republican 9,15181.2% RepublicanPamela I. BengsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,93166.2% DemocraticLinda L. Smith Democratic 4,05033.8% LibertarianMichael Wilson Libertarian 2,11418.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,244
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay InfangerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,860100.0% RepublicanJoan WoodWon Republican 6,50169.3% DemocraticJoe Bodell Democratic 2,88330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,968
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne E. TibbitsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,86068.8% RepublicanRay InfangerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,62866.0% DemocraticDouglas Paul Holm Democratic 3,92334.0% DemocraticWayne L. Olavsen Democratic 3,55731.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,775
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne E. TibbitsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,43260.9% RepublicanRay InfangerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,09857.6% DemocraticIrene A. Beard Democratic 3,74842.4% DemocraticGerald Jenkins Democratic 3,49139.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% OtherSherrie McRea Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,636
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne E. TibbitsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,35964.6% RepublicanRay InfangerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,76758.9% DemocraticLynn Stevenson Democratic 4,02241.1% DemocraticMarden E. Wells Democratic 3,48835.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,098
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1975)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne E. TibbitsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,18534.3% RepublicanRay InfangerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,18627.7% DemocraticNolan W. Hancock Democratic 3,18621.1% DemocraticRobert S. Watson Democratic 2,54116.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,610
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Idaho House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne E. TibbitsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,47136.8% RepublicanRay InfangerWon Republican 4,53125.7% DemocraticRaymond Lindstrom Democratic 3,37619.2% DemocraticLynn Stevenson Democratic 3,23218.4%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026