Zaine Newberry

Zaine Newberry: Idaho Republican Candidate for House District 25A

Overview

Zaine Newberry is a Republican candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 25A. Newberry lives in Twin Falls and is seeking the seat in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary. He has not previously served in the Idaho Legislature. He is one of four Republicans competing for the nomination, alongside Josh Callen, Andrew Messer, and Grayson Stone. The seat became open after Rep. Lance Clow resigned and the appointed interim holder, Rep. Don Hall, declined to seek election citing health complications. Democrat Marla Palmer will face the Republican primary winner in November.

Background

Zaine Newberry was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was homeschooled and earned his high school diploma through Abeka Academy. He then earned associate degrees in Health Sciences and Liberal Arts at the College of Southern Idaho. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Health Studies online through Boise State University. This biographical information was provided in his official 2025 Twin Falls City Council candidate statement posted on the city’s website. He works as a certified nursing assistant at St. Luke’s, the regional health system serving the Magic Valley area, as reported by the Times-News. He is also involved in local motorsports and community events in the Twin Falls area.

In November 2025, Newberry ran as a challenger for Twin Falls City Council Seat 1 against incumbent Jason Brown. Brown won that race. Newberry filed for the Idaho House District 25A seat in February 2026, confirmed in the Idaho Secretary of State’s candidate filing list.

Political Career

Zaine Newberry has not held state or local elected office. His November 2025 city council run was unsuccessful. His 2026 filing for the Idaho House represents his first attempt at state office.

Policy Positions

In a campaign social media post, Newberry identified three policy priorities for his legislative run. He expressed support for eliminating what he described as extra tax burdens on food, stating that families deserve affordable, healthy food without additional taxation. He identified healthcare access and preventive care as a second priority, describing inadequate community access as a problem he has observed through his work as a CNA. He also cited economic opportunity for young Idahoans, framing it as a concern that residents his age face difficulty building a future in the state. Newberry has not published a detailed policy platform, and the positions identified in the post were stated in general terms without legislative specifics. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

No documented endorsements, organizational affiliations, voting record, or detailed policy statements specific to the 2026 legislative race have been identified beyond Newberry’s general campaign themes. His stated priorities around food taxation, healthcare access, and youth economic opportunity do not map to a single ideological lane within Idaho Republican politics. Newberry is classified as a Traditional Conservative Republican based on available evidence. This classification is subject to revision as more information becomes available.

Campaign and Endorsements

No endorsements for Zaine Newberry’s 2026 legislative campaign have been publicly reported as of April 2026. The District 25A Republican primary is among the open-seat contests highlighted by the Idaho Capital Sun as races to watch in the 2026 election cycle. In his campaign social media post, Newberry described the race as “not about politics as usual” and said he intended to focus on practical solutions drawn from his work in healthcare and his experience as a lifelong Twin Falls resident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zaine Newberry? Zaine Newberry is a Twin Falls resident and certified nursing assistant running as a Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in 2026.

What district is Zaine Newberry running in? Newberry is running in Idaho House District 25A, which covers part of Twin Falls County.

Is Zaine Newberry an incumbent or challenger? He is a challenger. Newberry has not previously held state legislative office. He ran unsuccessfully for Twin Falls City Council in November 2025.

What are Zaine Newberry’s political positions? Newberry has identified opposition to food taxes, improved healthcare access, and economic opportunity for young Idahoans as his three stated priorities. He has not published a detailed legislative platform as of April 2026.

Who else is running in the District 25A Republican primary? The primary field also includes Josh Callen, Andrew Messer, and Grayson Stone. Democrat Marla Palmer is running in the general election.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated April 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.