Idaho State Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Carl Bjerke Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Carl BjerkeRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winAdam ChapmanDemocratic
Carl Bjerke 79.4Adam Chapman 20.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Carl Bjerke (Republican) won by 58.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BjerkeRight column: Chapman
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBjerkeNo published score for Chapman
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Adam ChapmanDemocratic
- Carl BjerkeIncumbentRepublican
Source: run.voteidaho.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,961
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl BjerkeWon Republican 21,40479.4% DemocraticAdam Chapman Democratic 5,55720.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,586
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl BjerkeWon Republican 14,586100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,162
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,69150.4% RepublicanDan Foreman Republican 12,47149.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,974
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid NelsonWon Democratic 11,19756.1% RepublicanDan Foreman(incumbent) Republican 8,77743.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,214
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ForemanWon Republican 11,27550.8% DemocraticDan J. Schmidt(incumbent) Democratic 10,93949.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,190
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan J. SchmidtWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,42152.3% RepublicanJohn Carlson Republican 6,76947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,276
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan J. SchmidtWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,34051.0% RepublicanGresham Bouma Republican 9,93649.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,739
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HammondWon(incumbent) Republican 11,739100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,301
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HammondWon(incumbent) Republican 16,301100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,777
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HammondWon Republican 7,84866.6% DemocraticCharles W. Thomas Democratic 3,92933.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,576
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick ComptonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,75070.9% DemocraticIan Stenseng Democratic 4,82629.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,019
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick ComptonWon Republican 5,22252.1% DemocraticWally Wright Democratic 4,79747.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,117
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. SchroederWon(incumbent) Republican 10,73181.8% OtherTim Lohrmann Other 2,38618.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. SchroederWon(incumbent) Republican 7,50765.7% DemocraticCharles Pezeshki Democratic 3,92234.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,551
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. SchroederWon(incumbent) Republican 9,48961.0% DemocraticSam M. Scripter Democratic 6,06239.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,439
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. SchroederWon(incumbent) Republican 7,44359.8% DemocraticBetty G. Benson Democratic 4,99640.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,302
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. SchroederWon Republican 7,89051.6% DemocraticBetty G. Benson Democratic 7,41248.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,838
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig W. MosmanWon Democratic 3,56836.3% IndependentAndrew Schwam Independent 3,16732.2% RepublicanGary L. Scott Republican 3,10331.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,552
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon MackinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,222
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon MackinWon Democratic 6,63359.1% RepublicanMelvin Edward Hirschi Republican 4,58940.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,506
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma DoblerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,506100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,094
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma DoblerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,92276.1% IndependentRonald D. Rankin Independent 2,17223.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,921
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma DoblerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,921100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,295
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma DoblerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,65968.2% RepublicanPatrick Monaghan Republican 2,63631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,763
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma DoblerWon Democratic 6,65461.8% RepublicanGerald J. Snow Republican 4,10938.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,155
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1975)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOrval M. SnowWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,36661.0% RepublicanGlenn Miles Republican 2,78939.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,072
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOrval M. SnowWon Democratic 4,95854.6% RepublicanE. Newsome Republican 4,11445.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,668
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MixWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,668100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,654
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MixWon Democratic 4,65853.8% RepublicanCharles L. Chehey Republican 3,99646.2%
- 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
- 1968 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Idaho State Senate District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/id/senate/5. 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/sldu:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026