2016Final results
2016 election for Idaho Legislative District 8
Idaho State Senate · Idaho
Steven Thayn (R) won with 75.5% of the vote, defeating Kirsten Faith Richardson (Oth) by 52.7 points.
Steven ThaynRepublican · winner · incumbent
75.5%16,015
Kirsten Faith RichardsonOther party
22.7%4,826
Write-ins and other votesOther party
1.8%377
21,218 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET