Idaho State House District 35A

Current seat holder: Mike Veile (R).

Walter Boyd

Walter Boyd (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 35A (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bonneville and 2 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Walter Boyd qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 35A.

Mike Veile

Mike Veile (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 35A (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bonneville and 2 other counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Grew up in Rexburg; received bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Utah State University; spent over 30 years in heavy industry, overwhelmingly in Soda Springs, producing elemental phosphorus; currently providing engineering solutions as an individual business; resides in Soda Springs; spouse: Shelly, 30 years; four children.

Campaign site

“I have lived in Soda Springs because of the treasured natural resources — from September elk bugles to a fighting cutthroat on a 5-weight, to a pail full of huckleberries.” (Mike Veile campaign website)
“A large and proud district united by our rural lifestyle, love of the land, and belief in limited government that works for the people — not the other way around.” (Mike Veile campaign website)
“From the classroom to the phosphate mine, from family farms to the national laboratory — District 35 deserves principled, experienced representation that understands our industries, our values, and our future.” (Mike Veile campaign website)