Paul Morgan
Paul Morgan (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 23 (Ada, Canyon, Owyhee counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Paul Morgan qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 23.
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“I live in rural Ada County now, where open sky, agriculture, and fast growth meet in ways only locals understand. I see systems everywhere — machines, grids, water tables, devices — and I make them work better. I value straight talk, evidence, and the kind of clarity you get from doing the work yourself.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “People call me steady and easy to talk to. I listen more than I speak, but when I do speak, I don’t waste words. I’m drawn to projects that require depth and backbone: optimizing oxygen gear, improving home energy resilience, studying language patterns, and building systems that bend instead of break.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I respect the independence of rural life — the rhythm of work, the pride in competence, the expectation that you handle your own business. If there’s a thread through my life, it’s simple: I make things work better. Not with flash, but with skill, curiosity, and the persistence you only learn by living close to the ground.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Todd Lakey
Todd Lakey (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho State Senate representing District 23 (Ada, Canyon, Owyhee counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: B.S. in international business, Brigham Young University; Juris Doctorate, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law; Canyon County deputy prosecutor 1993-1999; Canyon County commissioner 1999-2004; owner, Borton-Lakey Law Office; past president Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks; previous chairman Community Planning Association of SW Idaho; Officer U.S. Army Reserve, retired; spouse: Jan; five children, five grandchildren.
“I support policies that will encourage business development, innovation and expansion. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a strong stable economy and the need to establish an atmosphere where private business and industry can grow and create good paying jobs for Idahoans.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “I am a husband and father of five and I know that the family is the foundation of a successful society. I am a Pro-life Republican who will protect traditional family values.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “Government’s role is to provide an environment where businesses and individuals can thrive. Government over regulation stifles our economy and the limits the opportunities available for people to be successful. I also understand the importance of personal property rights, second amendment rights and other individual freedoms. Idaho’s natural resources are best managed within Idaho not from Washington D.C.”
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