Brandon Mitchell

Brandon Mitchell: Idaho Republican Incumbent for House District 6B

Brandon Mitchell is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives serving District 6B, which covers portions of Kootenai County in north Idaho. Mitchell assumed office in December 2020. He is running for re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

Background

Brandon Mitchell was born and raised in north Idaho, according to his Idaho Legislature member profile. He has worked in business and has been active in local community organizations. He and his family live in the Coeur d'Alene area.

Political Career

Mitchell was first elected to the Idaho House in 2020, representing District 6B. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024. In the legislature, Mitchell has been a member of the House Business Committee and the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. He has supported bills related to property rights, business regulation, and restrictions on abortion and transgender healthcare.

Policy Positions

Based on his voting record and public statements, Mitchell's key positions include:

• Business and Economy: Supports policies promoting economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.
• Property Rights: Advocates for strong protections for private property rights.
• Abortion: Opposes abortion and has supported Idaho's abortion restrictions.
• Transgender Policy: Has supported bills restricting healthcare access for transgender people and limiting discussions of gender identity in schools.
• Firearms: Supports gun rights and has backed legislation protecting Second Amendment rights.