Idaho State House District 9A (unopposed)

Current seat holder: John Shirts (R).

John C. Shirts

John C. Shirts (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 9A (Canyon, Payette, Washington counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Fifth-generation Idahoan, raised on family’s working ranch in Washington County; attended Weiser High School; University of Idaho, B.S.; University of Colorado Law School, J.D.; attended Harvard University’s Extension School with GI Bill; U.S. Air Force JAG officer; clerked for the Honorable Jonathan P. Brody, Idaho District Court judge; served in Korea as an adviser to the 51st Fighter Wing on Osan Air Base; appointed to the Air Force’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) and served as a Senior Trial Counsel (STC); appointed Assistant United States Attorney under President Trump’s first administration; currently serving as a prosecutor in the Air Force Reserve; resides on the family ranch; spouse: Mercedes, high school teacher.

“Protecting Idaho Agriculture John grew up as a 5th generation Idahoan working on his family’s ranch. Idaho farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our state and contribute to keeping our state and nation prosperous. Unfortunately, agriculture is under attack from liberals in Boise and Washington DC. John will fight to stop agriculture killing policies and protect our water.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)