Idaho State Senate District 16

Current seat holder: Alison Rabe (D).

Soñia Galaviz

Soñia Galaviz (Democratic) Soñia Galaviz earned a B.A. in elementary education, an M.A. in curriculum and instruction, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University in 2002, 2005, and 2020. Galaviz's career experience includes working as a teacher.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)

“is not lost on any of us that we have had numerous documented cases of having to lifeflight women to Salt Lake to get the care they need.” (Salt Lake Tribune)

Geoffrey Surbeck

Geoffrey Surbeck (Republican) Geoffrey Surbeck qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 16.

Campaign site

“From youth sports to public schools, I have spent years working alongside the people who make District 16 strong.” (Geoffrey Surbeck campaign website)
“For over 25 years, my family and I have made District 16 in Boise our home. We have invested countless hours in civic organizations and our public schools while raising our three children and doing what we could to improve upon what is clearly one of the best places in Idaho to live.” (Geoffrey Surbeck campaign website)
“I am running for State Senate to give our community a stronger, more experienced voice for our district. The Idaho Legislature must capitalize on the economic growth in our state to benefit Idahoans. We must continue to improve our educational and economic vitality and ensure that our state offers a superior quality of life for the next generation.” (Geoffrey Surbeck campaign website)