Idaho State House District 8A

Current seat holder: Rob Beiswenger (R).

Heather S. Lewis

Heather S. Lewis (Independent) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 8A (Boise, Custer, Elmore and 1 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. 2) I would like to work toward emphasizing culture within our schools that promotes mutual respect, and leads our students to be successful with building professional relationships.

Rob Beiswenger

Rob Beiswenger (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 8A (Boise, Custer, Elmore and 1 other counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born and raised in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania; graduate of Penn State University, political science; former director of the Indiana Right to Work Committee; co-founder of Collaborative Behavior Solutions, a facility that helps kids with autism and developmental disabilities (Indianapolis); currently employed at Money Metals Exchange in Eagle; resides in Horseshoe Bend; spouse: Crystal, who homeschools their two daughters Samantha and Celeste.

Campaign site

“My family and I have loved our move to Idaho to join the kind, hard working, independent-minded people here.” (Rob Beiswenger campaign website)
“So, after talking to my wife and prayerful consideration I’ve decided to make a stand.” (Rob Beiswenger campaign website)
“And in my first session as State Rep. I voted to slash state income taxes, led the fight to pass the first-in-the-nation Medical Freedom Act (which eliminated mask and vax mandates), eliminated taxpayer funded benefits for illegal immigrants and protected female prisoners from having to share restrooms with male prisoners.” (Rob Beiswenger campaign website)