Valley County, Idaho

Idaho House District 8 Seat A

Lewis and Beiswenger are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Valley County election filings.

About this race

Heather S. Lewis (Independent), Rob Beiswenger (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 8 Seat A. Rob Beiswenger 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, Rob Beiswenger, is on the ballot.

This list comes from official election records but may be incomplete. It can miss, for example, late or petition candidates and some city, school and district races. Your official sample ballot is the final word.

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Idaho › Valley County › Idaho House District 8 Seat A

Heather S. Lewis

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Second Amendment rights
Taxes and responsible spending
Education and strong public schools

Biography

Lewis is a Physician Assistant who has practiced in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urgent care and neurological rehabilitation, and teaches future healthcare providers as adjunct faculty at Idaho State University, per the campaign site. Lewis enlisted in the Idaho National Guard as a combat medic after earning a degree from the University of Idaho and deployed to Iraq with the 116th Brigade Combat Team, and lives in Valley County, per the campaign site.

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Rob Beiswenger

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protecting Idaho's children
Safe and fair elections
Cutting taxes

Biography

Beiswenger moved to Idaho from Indiana in 2019 and works for Idaho-based Money Metals Exchange, per the campaign site. Beiswenger and his wife founded Collaborative Behavior Solutions in 2009, a business providing in-home therapy for children with autism, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 8 Seat A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 8 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather S. Lewis and Rob Beiswenger. Candidate information follows official Valley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 8 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 Valley County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Valley County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Idaho Senate District 8 See all 3 Valley County races

Candidate profiles

Heather S. Lewis, full profile Rob Beiswenger, full profile Official Idaho election office