Ron Taylor
Ron Taylor (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Idaho State Senate representing District 26 (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; current resident of Hailey, Idaho; graduated from Olympus High; attended University of Utah (anthropology and genetics), paramedic school, and fire academy; served 27 years as a firefighter and paramedic with Wood River Fire & Rescue (rank of captain) and Ketchum Fire Department; served one year on Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission; more than 30 years of volunteer service with crisis hotline, Mountain Humane, Wood River Trails Coalition, and Wood River Land Trust; Eagle Scout; received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition of public service (2022); wife: Alex.
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“When somebody’s house is on fire or they are experiencing a medical emergency - I and my colleagues put aside any differences we might have and solve the problem in front of us. We prioritize the needs of the community we serve because that is what a public servant does.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Shaila Tate
Shaila Tate (Independent) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 26 (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Shaila Tate earned an associate degree from Bradford Christian College in 2026.
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“Vote Person Not Party! We the people want change, we want the new, we want our freedom back, we want our money back, and we want our lives back Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness! I will give my life, fortune, and sacred honor so that God may be glorified through our government!”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “~Hold the line of our founding fathers & shout “IN GOD WE TRUST”! ~Protect the lives of all born and unborn! I am 110% Pro Life! ~Do RIGHT in the eyes of the LORD! ~Fight for the Next Generation! ~Be a piercing LIGHT 2 the darkness! ~Legislate GODS HEART for US, not the demonic agenda of the left or the right! ~Pursue all avenues to get OUR money back into OUR hard working hands! ~Protect OUR God given RIGHTS to bear ARMS come try to take 'em!”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Bryan Hyde
Bryan Hyde (Republican) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 26 (Blaine, Jerome, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Bryan Hyde qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 26.
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“I have spent the last 30 years learning and teaching the principles and practices of liberty and self-governance. Like many others, I recognize the growing gap between the people and the state and wish to exert what influence I have to keep our state government operating in its intended role.”
(Bryan Hyde campaign website) “Good government is a blessing in the lives of those it serves. However, this requires that it be strictly limited to its proper role of protecting our natural rights so that justice may prevail over all. If a particular power is not enumerated under the state constitution, we should not ask government to intervene.”
(Bryan Hyde campaign website) “In a healthy society, government is just one of 7 institutions that should all be working together voluntarily to address the challenges we face. The other institutions include, family, clergy, community, academia, media and business.”
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