Idaho State House District 26A

Current seat holder: Mike Pohanka (R).

Anita Janis

Anita Janis (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 26A (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Anita Janis qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 26A.

“I know irresponsible behavior when I see it because I taught eighth graders,.” (eyeonsunvalley.com)
“That model is just devastating. It destroys education. And we have lost many good teachers because the pay is not respectable.” (eyeonsunvalley.com)
“I believe this is something that people want, and women’s privacy needs to be respected,.” (mtexpress.com)

Bella Schiffler

Bella Schiffler (Independent) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 26A (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Isabella Schiffler graduated from Jerome High School. She earned an associate degree from Bradford Christian College in 2026.

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“I vow to fight for Life- no matter the cost; the unborn and born! Life is the most sacred, valuable thing, and as a culture we have deemed it so invaluable that we have legalized murdering babies and call it healthcare. Life is holy, precious, and inherently valuable! We are created in the image of God, fearfully and wonderfully made! Babies are a gift from God! I will fight to protect all life! I will protect the innocent- we have the right to bear arms!” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Life is the most sacred, valuable thing, and as a culture we have deemed it so invaluable that we have legalized murdering babies and call it healthcare. Life is holy, precious, and inherently valuable! We are created in the image of God, fearfully and wonderfully made! Babies are a gift from God! I will fight to protect all life!” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I will stand for the Next Generation- we want pure education, no indoctrination, no woke ideology! The Next Generation is the future! I am anti hells regime: anti-communism, anti- socialism, and anti-tyranny- this will destroy our future! Ship every illegal out- they are a threat to our future, our safety, our children, families, and more.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Mike Pohanka

Mike Pohanka (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 26A (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Native Idahoan; first generation born in the United States; graduate of Twin Falls High School, College of Southern Idaho Associate of Arts degree, Lewis-Clark State College Bachelor of Science degree in management, City University Master of Arts degree in management; retired from Idaho Power and retired professor of economics for the College of Southern Idaho; past president of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce, Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club; Paul Harris Fellowship Award recipient; Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award, Jerome Chamber of Commerce; current chaplain for the Idaho State Police, Jerome County Sheriff’s Office and Jerome City Police; former executive director of Jerome 20/20 Economic Development; spouse: Susan, 48 years; two children; ten grandchildren; motto: Volunteerism is the rent you pay for the space you occupy on this earth.

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“As far as getting the bad guys or the bad players out of here, yes, we need to do that,.” (mtexpress.com)