Bannock County, Idaho

Democrats swept Idaho's District 29 in Pocatello, one of the state's most competitive legislative districts. Sen. James Ruchti retained his Senate seat over Republican John Crowder, while Mary Shea unseated Republican Rep. Dustin Manwaring for House Seat A and Nate Roberts defeated Republican Jennifer Miles for House Seat B, a seat he had previously held before losing it in 2024. All three Democrats won by similar double-digit margins. The district has long swung between parties, and this cycle drew heavy campaign spending from candidates on both sides. Ruchti pointed to the trio's shared "Contract with Pocatello" platform, focused on cost-of-living and local-control issues, as a factor in their victories.

Idaho District 29 Democratic candidates Sen. James Ruchti, Mary Shea, and former Rep. Nate Roberts held a town hall in Pocatello, drawing 40-50 attendees to discuss affordability ahead of November's general election. Questions ranged from Proposition 1, the abortion-related ballot initiative, to healthcare, Medicaid, housing costs, and wages. Shea clarified the measure would not override Idaho's parental-consent laws for minors. Candidates criticized state income tax cuts, estimated at $4.5 billion over five years, arguing the revenue could have funded affordable housing and childcare instead. Roberts also called for repealing Idaho's right-to-work law to raise wages. The candidates face Republican opponents John Crowder, Dustin Manwaring, and Jennifer Miles.