Idaho State House District 28
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Rick Cheatum Republican, Dan Garner Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Richard "Rick" Cheatum (Republican) won by 23.3 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 43,938
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard "Rick" CheatumWon Republican 20,236100.0% RepublicanDan GarnerWon Republican 18,18876.7% DemocraticJayson Meline Democratic 5,51423.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,072
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard CheatumWon Republican 13,086100.0% RepublicanDan GarnerWon Republican 12,986100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,480
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin AndrusWon(incumbent) Republican 19,683100.0% RepublicanRandy ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 15,33167.3% DemocraticMike Saville Democratic 7,46632.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,084
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin AndrusWon Republican 13,650100.0% RepublicanRandy ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 10,27962.5% DemocraticSteve Landon Democratic 6,15537.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,516
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKelley PackerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,92067.0% RepublicanRandy ArmstrongWon Republican 12,49965.0% DemocraticSteve Landon Democratic 6,74135.0% DemocraticLouis R. Archuleta Democratic 6,35633.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,041
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKelley PackerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,942100.0% RepublicanKen AndrusWon(incumbent) Republican 8,43164.4% DemocraticKurtis R. Workman Democratic 4,66835.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,188
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen AndrusWon(incumbent) Republican 12,34462.7% RepublicanKelley PackerWon Republican 12,29963.0% DemocraticSam McKee Democratic 7,33337.3% DemocraticKamren Koompin Democratic 7,21237.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,308
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MarriottWon(incumbent) Republican 9,410100.0% RepublicanDennis M. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,48768.7% DemocraticMarlene F. Shurtz Democratic 3,41131.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,279
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis M. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,379100.0% RepublicanJim MarriottWon(incumbent) Republican 10,900100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,686
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MarriottWon Republican 7,45963.2% RepublicanDennis M. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,57855.4% DemocraticBeverly Stecklein Beach Democratic 5,29844.6% DemocraticJane Bingham Lamprecht Democratic 4,35136.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,611
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph S. CannonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,301100.0% RepublicanDennis M. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,47255.3% DemocraticBeverly Stecklein Beach Democratic 6,83844.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,559
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph S. CannonWon Republican 8,19872.6% RepublicanDennis M. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,65159.0% DemocraticBeverly Stecklein Beach Democratic 4,61341.0% DemocraticDelbert Farmer Democratic 3,09727.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,103
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax C. MortensenWon(incumbent) Republican 9,289100.0% RepublicanCameron WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 8,814100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,378
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax C. MortensenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,756100.0% RepublicanCameron WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,622100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,351
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax C. MortensenWon(incumbent) Republican 9,106100.0% RepublicanCameron WheelerWon Republican 8,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,554
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanS. Lynn LoosliWon(incumbent) Republican 9,222100.0% RepublicanMax C. MortensenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,77275.2% DemocraticDavid Austin Democratic 2,56024.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,238
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax C. MortensenWon Republican 7,82669.2% RepublicanS. Lynn LoosliWon(incumbent) Republican 7,55863.4% DemocraticDarrol D. Gardner Democratic 4,36236.6% DemocraticDan Biggs Democratic 3,49230.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,241
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. GeddesWon(incumbent) Republican 6,676100.0% RepublicanJohn H. TippetsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,565100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,702
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. GeddesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,858100.0% RepublicanJohn H. TippetsWon Republican 7,46068.8% DemocraticDante Pierandozzi Democratic 3,38431.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,441
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. GeddesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,126100.0% RepublicanEugene B. StuckiWon(incumbent) Republican 5,64154.7% DemocraticJohn Thomas Democratic 4,67445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,758
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. GeddesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,028100.0% RepublicanEugene B. StuckiWon(incumbent) Republican 9,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,977
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich E. OrmeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,236100.0% DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,741100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,559
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich E. OrmeWon Republican 8,14074.3% DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,609100.0% DemocraticJohn L. Clarke Democratic 2,81025.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,958
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,061100.0% RepublicanDoyle MinerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,85799.4% IndependentJohn L. Clarke Independent 360.5% OtherAlan C. Clark Other 20.0% OtherA. W. Burton Other 10.0% OtherJohn H. Thompson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,185
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,133100.0% RepublicanDoyle MinerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27858.3% DemocraticKent Remington Democratic 3,77441.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,413
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1975)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,97440.1% RepublicanDoyle MinerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,53136.5% DemocraticLowe L. Rudd Democratic 2,90823.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,851
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Idaho House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticF. Melvin HammondWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,73132.1% RepublicanDoyle MinerWon Republican 4,33924.3% DemocraticRalph Litton(incumbent) Democratic 3,83921.5% RepublicanClifford Barborka Republican 3,18817.9% OtherGary Mason Other 3862.2% OtherMarkley Case Other 3682.1%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Idaho State House District 28, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/id/house/28. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:id/sldl:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026