Democrats delivered major victories across the country on Election Day, while Idaho Democrats flipped six legislative seats, won historic county races, and gained ground in dozens of contests across the state.

Idaho Democrats held every Democratic legislative seat and flipped six Republican-held seats, growing their caucus from 15 to 21 members, a 40% increase in representation. Democrats also increased their vote share compared to 2024 in 67 contested legislative races and both congressional districts.

In response, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement:

“Democrats across the country delivered big victories, and Idaho voters sent a message of their own. More Idahoans are putting their trust in Democrats who will fight to make housing affordable, keep rural hospitals open, protect our public lands, and put families ahead of special interests. While Proposition 1 fell short, the fight to restore reproductive freedom in Idaho is far from over. The Democratic breakthroughs we’re celebrating across the country didn’t happen overnight. They took years of organizing, competing in communities Republicans took for granted, and earning the trust of voters ready for change. We’re doing that same work in Idaho, and it’s paying off. Republicans can no longer take these voters for granted. We’re expanding the map, building a stronger party, and laying the groundwork for even bigger victories.”

Idaho Democrats made significant gains in legislative and county races across the state:

  • Democrats flipped six legislative seats, sweeping all three seats in District 15, District 26, and District 29, where they previously held just one seat in each district.

  • Democratic representation in the Legislature grew by 40%, from 15 to 21 lawmakers. Democrats will now hold 20% of the seats in both the Idaho House and Senate.

  • Democrats gained ground across Idaho, increasing their vote share compared to 2024 in 67 contested legislative races and both congressional districts, including in communities where Republicans have dominated for decades. See the full race-by-race comparison below.
  • Democrats won historic county races, with Kelceymarie Warner flipping an Ada County commissioner seat, the party’s first county-level victory there since 2018. Dotti Owens flipped the Ada County coroner’s office, and Kim Keeley helped deliver Democratic control of the Teton County Commission.

These gains followed historic investments in organizing and candidate recruitment. A record 117 Democrats filed to run for office, with candidates competing in all 35 legislative districts. Idaho Democrats knocked on more than 194,000 doors and made 276,000 phone calls, including 38,000 door knocks and 46,000 calls in the final five days of the election.

Democratic Vote Share by Race, 2024 vs. 2026

  • District 1, House A: 22.5% → 32.8%
  • District 2, Senate: 19.7% → 22.6%
  • District 2, House A: 18.9% → 20.5%
  • District 3, Senate: 19.4% → 22.8%
  • District 3, House A: 20.3% → 23.7%
  • District 4, Senate: 33.7% → 39.4%
  • District 4, House A: 34.5% → 39.6%
  • District 4, House B: 36.3% → 40.1%
  • District 5, Senate: 20.6% → 24.0%
  • District 5, House A: 18.8% → 24.8%
  • District 5, House B: 21.1% → 24.6%
  • District 6, Senate: 46.7% → 47.3%
  • District 6, House A: 35.2% → 46.0%
  • District 6, House B: 41.9% → 45.3%
  • District 7, Senate: 24.7% → 28.4%
  • District 7, House A: 24.6% → 28.1%
  • District 7, House B: 22.8% → 29.0%
  • District 8, House B: 27.5% → 34.1%
  • District 9, Senate: 17.1% → 21.5%
  • District 9, House B: 18.6% → 22.5%
  • District 10, Senate: 19.3% → 24.4%
  • District 10, House A: 18.6% → 23.8%
  • District 10, House B: 18.4% → 24.3%
  • District 11, Senate: 34.1% → 41.9%
  • District 11, House B: 34.6% → 42.0%
  • District 12, House B: 29.0% → 37.2%
  • District 13, Senate: 30.0% → 38.5%
  • District 13, House A: 28.5% → 37.7%
  • District 14, House B: 22.5% → 27.0%
  • District 15, Senate: 48.2% → 54.5%
  • District 15, House A: 50.5% → 58.3%
  • District 15, House B: 46.4% → 53.3%
  • District 16, Senate: 58.7% → 66.8%
  • District 16, House A: 61.1% → 66.7%
  • District 16, House B: 59.8% → 68.6%
  • District 17, Senate: 57.3% → 66.3%
  • District 17, House B: 56.9% → 66.7%
  • District 19, House A: 65.6% → 70.5%
  • District 20, Senate: 30.4% → 39.4%
  • District 20, House A: 29.0% → 39.0%
  • District 21, House A: 31.7% → 39.1%
  • District 21, House B: 32.8% → 40.5%
  • District 22, Senate: 33.4% → 41.7%
  • District 22, House A: 34.1% → 41.6%
  • District 22, House B: 33.1% → 42.0%
  • District 23, Senate: 18.1% → 26.2%
  • District 23, House B: 18.9% → 26.6%
  • District 24, Senate: 21.2% → 23.2%
  • District 25, House A: 27.9% → 36.9%
  • District 26, Senate: 45.6% → 56.5%
  • District 26, House A: 48.8% → 51.0%
  • District 26, House B: 48.5% → 59.0%
  • District 28, Senate: 21.2% → 31.7%
  • District 28, House B: 23.3% → 31.4%
  • District 29, House A: 44.8% → 56.4%
  • District 29, House B: 47.4% → 55.8%
  • District 30, Senate: 16.0% → 24.0%
  • District 30, House B: 18.0% → 25.7%
  • District 31, Senate: 12.5% → 19.3%
  • District 31, House A: 14.0% → 19.7%
  • District 31, House B: 13.8% → 21.1%
  • District 32, House B: 22.0% → 29.1%
  • District 33, House A: 36.9% → 48.1%
  • District 34, Senate: 14.0% → 19.2%
  • District 35, Senate: 22.5% → 30.0%
  • District 35, House A: 23.2% → 30.6%
  • District 35, House B: 23.8% → 30.4%

Congressional races, 2024 → 2026

  • Congressional District 1: 25.4% → 28.8%
  • Congressional District 2: 31.0% → 40.3%

Source: Idaho Secretary of State election results, 2024 and unofficial 2026 returns. Percentages rounded to one decimal place.

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