In the Idaho State Legislature, women are under-represented and women of color are severely under-represented, holding just 6% of seats in the Senate and 1% in the House. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
How reflective is this legislature?
Full Legislature
49.9%
of the state population are Women
27.6% (29 out of 105 seats)
of state legislators are Women
"In Idaho, only 27.6% of are Women, despite being 49.9% of the state's population."
ShareSenate
49.9%
of the state population are Women
34.3% (12 out of 35 seats)
of state senators are Women
"In Idaho, only 34.3% of state senators are Women, despite being 49.9% of the state's population."
ShareHouse
49.9%
of the state population are Women
24.3% (17 out of 70 seats)
of state representatives are Women
"In Idaho, only 24.3% of state representatives are Women, despite being 49.9% of the state's population."
ShareOver-represented
Severely under-represented
Close to equal representation
No representation
Under-represented
| Group | full legislature | senate | house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American or Pacific Islander Women | |||
| Black Women | |||
| Latina Women | |||
| Middle Eastern or North African Women | |||
| Native American or Alaska Native Women | |||
| White Women | |||
| Women | |||
| Women of Color |
Explore the policy landscape in Idaho
Idaho is rated F in Gun Safety
Most gun deaths
Fewest gun deaths
Strongest laws
Weakest laws
Abortion Access is Illegal in Idaho
After the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, states that ban abortion entirely and enforce those bans through criminal penalties are characterized as "Illegal."
Data source: Center for Reproductive Rights
Explore the dataIdaho requests an ID to vote
Can vote regular ballot without ID
Data source: Voting Rights Lab
Explore the dataEverything you wanted to know about serving in the Idaho legislature
| Senate Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Part-time |
| Salary | $19,913 |
| # of Members | 35 |
| Party control | Republican |
| House Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Part-time |
| Salary | $19,913 |
| # of Members | 70 |
| Party control | Republican |
Run for office
Join the women who are taking the bold step to run for office. Not sure where to start? VRLHQ is an expertly-curated hub of free resources, designed to build your campaign from the ground up.
VISIT VRLHQ