Soñia Galaviz D
Democrat
Currently the state representative for LD16 Seat A.
State Senate, District 16
Legislature · LD16 ·See your exact ballot on VoteIdaho
Two-way race: turnout matters Draft: awaiting review
Soñia Galaviz D
Soñia Galaviz is the only non-Republican on the ballot, so this is a two-way race and turnout is what matters. This is a hold: a Democrat (Sen. Ali Rabe, not on the 2026 ballot) holds this seat now.
Method rule 3 · How we pick
What this office controls
The Idaho Legislature has 35 senators and 70 representatives, each elected for two-year terms; it levies taxes, appropriates public funds and oversees state agencies, and each district elects one senator and two representatives. (source)
Candidates
Geoffrey Surbeck R
Republican
Past results
| 2024 LD16 Senate | Rabe (D) 58.7, Rich (R) 41.3 | D+17.5 | source |
Still being checked (1)
- Why Sen. Ali Rabe is not on the 2026 ballot was not checked.