Jackie Davidson

Jackie Davidson: Idaho Republican Candidate for House District 16B

Jackie Davidson is a Republican candidate running for Idaho House District 16B (Boise, Ada County) in the May 2026 Republican primary and November general election. Davidson is the founder of Data Technologies Group, an IT services firm, and has been a Boise resident for over 42 years. She serves as Secretary of the District 16 Republicans and as a precinct committeeperson for District 1614. This is Davidson’s fourth campaign for the District 16 House seat, having previously run in 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Background

Davidson holds a degree in IT-Web Development and has built a career in technology through Data Technologies Group, her Boise-based IT services company with over 36 years in business. She has been active in Ada County Republican Party organization for multiple cycles, serving as a precinct committeeperson and in district Republican party roles.

Campaign Platform

Davidson’s campaign platform emphasizes election integrity, lower taxes, personal liberty, and family values. On education, she supports increasing teacher pay, reducing school administration costs, and educational choice including voucher programs. On criminal justice, she has advocated for prison reform including rehabilitation programs and better training for correctional officers.

District 16B: A Boise Democratic District

House District 16B covers portions of central and north Boise where Democratic candidates have consistently won at the legislative level. Davidson will face Democratic candidate Annie Haws for the House 16B seat in the November general election. Her persistence across four campaigns reflects a commitment to building Republican Party organizational capacity in Boise.

FAQ

Who is Jackie Davidson? Jackie Davidson is a Republican candidate for Idaho House District 16B (Boise), founder of Data Technologies Group, a 42-year Boise resident, and Secretary of the District 16 Republicans. This is her fourth campaign for the seat.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated April 2026.