Andrew Messer

Andrew Messer: Idaho Republican Challenger for House District 25A

Andrew Messer is a Republican candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 25A, which covers a portion of Twin Falls County. The seat is open following the resignation of Rep. Lance Clow and the decision by appointed incumbent Don Hall not to seek election due to health complications, as reported by Idaho Education News. Messer faces three other Republicans in the May 19, 2026 primary: Josh Callen, Grayson Stone, and Zaine Newberry, as confirmed on his Ballotpedia profile. Democrat Marla Palmer is running in the general election.

Background

Messer was born in a small town in Indiana and graduated high school in 1974. He earned a degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Ball State University and is an Eagle Scout, as described on his campaign website. His professional career has centered on community service: he worked for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Boy Scouts of America, served with Habitat for Humanity, and was a regional director for the YMCA. He retired to Twin Falls and has called the Magic Valley home for many years. He married Sandee in 1984, and they have two children and two grandchildren, both of whom live in Twin Falls, as described on his campaign website.

Political Career

Messer has not previously held elected office. This is his first run for the Idaho Legislature.

Policy Positions

Messer’s stated motivation for running, as described on his campaign website, centers on keeping Idaho conservative, free, and rooted in small-town values for the benefit of his grandchildren and all Idaho families. He has cited the cost of childcare as a personal concern and expressed a desire to shape Idaho’s future so families can thrive. No detailed policy platform beyond these broad themes was publicly available at the time of publication.

Political Alignment

Insufficient public information is available to assign Messer a firm classification. His professional background in youth services and community organizations and his stated focus on family affordability suggest a pragmatic conservative orientation, though no organizational endorsements or affiliations have been publicly documented.

Campaign and Endorsements

Messer faces Josh Callen, Grayson Stone, and Zaine Newberry in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for District 25A, as confirmed on Ballotpedia. No formal endorsements for his campaign had been publicly reported at the time of publication. Campaign finance disclosures are available through the Idaho Sunshine campaign finance portal. The general election is November 3, 2026.

FAQ

Who is Andrew Messer? Andrew Messer is a Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 25A. He is a retired community services professional from Twin Falls who worked for the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Boy Scouts of America.

What district is Andrew Messer running in? Messer is running in House District 25A, which covers a portion of Twin Falls County.

Is Andrew Messer an incumbent? No. Messer has not previously held elected office. He is running for an open seat in a four-way Republican primary.

Has Andrew Messer run for office before? No prior campaign history was identified in available public records.

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