Idaho State Senate District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Cindy Carlson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cindy CarlsonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winPatrice YeatterDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Cindy Carlson (R) 75.3, Bill Farmer (D) 24.7
- Last election
- Cindy Carlson (Republican) won by 50.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CarlsonRight column: Yeatter
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCarlsonNo published score for Yeatter
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Patrice YeatterDemocratic
- Cindy CarlsonIncumbentRepublican
Source: run.voteidaho.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,440
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy CarlsonWon Republican 19,91875.3% DemocraticBill Farmer Democratic 6,52224.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,685
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy CarlsonWon Republican 15,685100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,896
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl G. CrabtreeWon(incumbent) Republican 19,896100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,936
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl G. CrabtreeWon(incumbent) Republican 13,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,389
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl G. CrabtreeWon Republican 14,31873.8% DemocraticKen Meyers Democratic 5,07126.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,294
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSheryl L. NuxollWon(incumbent) Republican 8,95967.4% DemocraticCasey Drews Democratic 4,33532.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,105
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSheryl L. NuxollWon(incumbent) Republican 11,58364.0% IndependentJon Cantamessa Independent 6,52236.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,708
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe StegnerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,708100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,762
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe StegnerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,92061.5% DemocraticBarb Kramer Democratic 6,84238.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,119
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe StegnerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,20751.2% DemocraticMike Naccarato Democratic 5,91248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,661
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe StegnerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,09851.5% DemocraticMike Naccarato Democratic 7,92344.9% OtherPaul Smith Other 6403.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,454
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe StegnerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,56952.8% DemocraticDick Riggs Democratic 5,88547.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,856
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Skipper BrandtWon Republican 8,10458.5% DemocraticVern Driver Democratic 5,75241.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,202
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,12763.6% RepublicanRichard E. Trout Republican 4,07536.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,106
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,19965.2% RepublicanJohn Ferris Republican 4,90734.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,179
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,179100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,233
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,233100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,671
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,671100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,763
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,763100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,743
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,743100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,546
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,49756.3% RepublicanGeorge Enneking Republican 5,04943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,454
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarguerite McLaughlinWon Democratic 5,21161.6% RepublicanAndre Molsee Republican 3,24338.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,513
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLester V. ClemmWon Democratic 4,48252.6% RepublicanLeroy Carlson Republican 4,03147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,679
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarlson ClemmWon Democratic 3,15155.5% RepublicanLeroy Carlson Republican 2,52844.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,773
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaud JuddWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,02259.4% RepublicanDonald T. Strickfadden Republican 2,75140.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,300
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1975)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaud JuddWon Democratic 3,60167.9% RepublicanEllis R. Snyder Republican 1,69932.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,230
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. WhiteWon Democratic 5,230100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,434
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. CrutcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,434100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,514
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. CrutcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,42763.7% RepublicanCharles Gabby Republican 3,08736.3%
- 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 7, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/id/senate/7. 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:7
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