Kootenai County, Idaho

Idaho House District 3 Seat A

See where Mateer and Barbieri stand on the budget and health care. Names follow official Kootenai County election filings.

About this race

Melissa Mateer (D), Vito Barbieri (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 3 Seat A. Vito Barbieri is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Vito Barbieri, is on the ballot.

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Melissa Mateer

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Healthcare access
Working families and a balanced budget
Honest representation

Biography

Mateer is a geologist and small-business owner who earned bachelor's and master's degrees in economic geology from Bowling Green State University and a PhD in geology from the University of Wyoming, per the campaign site. Mateer ran her own geologic consulting business with projects in the Dominican Republic, Chile, Argentina and Canada, and has lived in Coeur d'Alene since 2016, per the campaign site.

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Vito Barbieri

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Vito Barbieri is a retired attorney from Dalton Gardens serving his eighth term representing District 3 Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 18, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 3 Seat A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 3 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Mateer and Vito Barbieri. Candidate information follows official Kootenai County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on the budget and health care.

When is the Idaho House District 3 Seat A election in Idaho?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Idaho are on the Idaho election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kootenai County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kootenai County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Melissa Mateer, full profile Vito Barbieri, full profile Official Idaho election office