Idaho State Senate District 19

Current seat holder: Melissa Wintrow (D).

Melissa Wintrow

Melissa Wintrow (Democratic) Official legislative biography notes: Minority Leader Born in Troy, Ohio; B.A. in English literature from Miami University; M.Ed. in higher education from the University of Georgia; more than 30-years’ service in higher education, providing leadership to students, faculty, and staff; held formal leadership positions as a women’s center director, faculty-in-residence program director, program manager for NEW Leadership (a national women’s leadership institute), and instructor of gender studies; owner of SAGA Strategic Solutions, specializing in communication, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and team collaboration; advisory board member, National Institute of Civil Discourse; past co-chair of national group of legislators committed to leading with civility; 2022 recipient of Joyce Stein award for positively impacting the growth and advancement of women; Henry Toll Fellow; completed a 4,200 mile self-supported cross country bicycle trip; Ironman finisher.

Campaign site

“After the Idaho Legislature adjourned, the Democrats hosted a press conference to recap the 2026 session, but the Republicans were a no show. You can learn more in my recent newsletter .” (Melissa Wintrow campaign website)
“Most of the session, I have shared all the budget woes and extreme cuts to public services including health care, public safety, and infrastructure. And those awful bills continue to come, but some particularly offensive and oppressive bills have finally hit the.” (Melissa Wintrow campaign website)
“The day before her speech at the Frank Church Gala, I had the distinct honor of meeting with US Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, alongside House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel, and Mayor McLean. Senator Slotkin is a truly exceptional leader whose career includes.” (Melissa Wintrow campaign website)

Melissa J. Christian

Melissa J. Christian (Republican) Melissa J. Christian qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 19.