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2020Final results

2020 election for Idaho Legislative District 8

Idaho State Senate · Idaho

Steven Thayn (R) won with 94.4% of the vote, defeating Kirsten Faith Richardson (Oth) by 88.8 points.

Steven ThaynRepublican · winner · incumbent
94.4%25,762
5.6%1,526
27,288 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020

Races before and after

EvenR+21.62002R+3.12006R+23.32008R+39.82010R+29.92012R+44.32024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET