Idaho State House District 7B

Current seat holder: Charlie Shepherd (R).

Pete Gertonson

Pete Gertonson (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 7B (Adams, Idaho, Nez Perce counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Four party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates . These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.

“Protecting Public Land Access is vital to our lifestyle and economy!” (Ballotpedia campaign themes)

Charlie Shepherd

Charlie Shepherd (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 7B (Adams, Idaho, Nez Perce counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Raised in Garden Valley, Idaho; graduate of Salmon River High School, Riggins, Idaho; maintenance supervisor at Salmon River Joint School District; spent 10 years logging in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Washington; worked 15 years for family-owned sawmill and log home business; coached high school football, basketball, and track at Salmon River High School for 18 years; current member of the District III Basketball Officials Association; spouse: Susan, 31 years; four children and five grandchildren.

“Every time we make cuts at the state level in education, that burden, especially at the smaller schools, that burden goes right to the property taxpayer through the levy system,.” (yahoo.com)
“I've been fighting adamantly against the property tax issue, and so that's one way I can directly help with property taxes is to make sure the state is adequately funding our public education.” (yahoo.com)