Mary Shea
Mary Shea (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 29A (Bannock County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Mary Shea earned a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in 1987 and a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1990. Her career experience includes working as an attorney, small business owner, and Program Coordinator for the Paralegal Studies Program at Idaho State University.
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“Strengthening Education: I am committed to enhancing our public education system to ensure every child in Idaho has access to quality education. This includes improving infrastructure, supporting educators, and ensuring our schools are equipped for modern challenges.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Mental Health and Community Wellbeing: My goal is to significantly improve mental health resources across the state, particularly for our youth. We need to ensure there are enough mental health professionals to meet demand and that our policies support the well-being of all Idahoans.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Civility and Inclusion in Politics: I strive to restore civility in our political discourse. It's crucial that we focus on collaboration and respect to address the real issues facing our state, rather than succumbing to divisiveness and misinformation.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Dustin W. Manwaring
Dustin W. Manwaring (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 29A (Bannock County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Blackfoot and Pocatello native; graduate of Blackfoot High School, the University of Utah, and Drake University Law School; founder and owner of Milestone Law, PLLC, where his practice focuses on business, estate planning, and land use law; served as a law clerk for the U.S. Attorney’s Office; former manager for SkyWest Airlines; current board member of Lillian Vallely Youth Foundation and active in his church and community; spouse: Whitney; two children.
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“In 2018, Manwaring was nominated by the Speaker of the Idaho House and chosen as one of fifty state legislators from across the country to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. "These legislators represent the best in our legislative institutions, and are destined for future leadership roles in their state." -Stephen G. Lakis, SLLF President.”
(Dustin W. Manwaring campaign website) “With Idaho being the fastest growing state in the nation per capita, we should focus on enabling our workforce through more technical training and apprenticeships and linking development from cradle to career.”
(Dustin W. Manwaring campaign website) “Families should be trusted to make decisions about education. Part of the choice parents should have is an Education Savings Account. We must maintain the stability of a republican form of government by maintaining a general, uniform and thorough system of public education as required by our Idaho Constitution. We can have education choice and empower parents in education decisions and fully fund public education.”
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