Casey Hess

Casey Hess: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 21B

Casey Hess is a Democratic candidate running for Idaho House District 21B in the November 2026 general election. Hess, of Caldwell, is a Canyon County educator and community organizer with a background in public school teaching and community development. She is challenging Republican incumbent Daniel Weston in a district that covers portions of Caldwell and surrounding Canyon County communities.

Background and Caldwell Community

Hess is based in Caldwell, the Canyon County seat and one of Idaho’s fastest-growing cities. Caldwell has a large Latino population and is home to the College of Idaho, a private liberal arts institution. The city’s economy is rooted in agriculture and food processing, and it has been an important center for community organizing around immigration rights, workers’ rights, and public education in Canyon County. Hess’s background in public school teaching connects her directly to the families and students of her district.

District 21B

House District 21B covers portions of Caldwell and Canyon County. Republican incumbent Daniel Weston holds the seat. Hess’s candidacy ensures District 21B voters have a contested choice in November, with a candidate whose professional background in public education directly connects her to the district’s families and schools.

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Who is Casey Hess? Casey Hess is a Democratic candidate from Caldwell running for Idaho House District 21B. An educator and community organizer with a background in public school teaching, she is challenging Republican incumbent Daniel Weston in the November 2026 general election.

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