Cherie Vollmer: Idaho Republican Candidate for House District 25B

Cherie Vollmer is a Republican candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 25B. Vollmer lives in Twin Falls and is challenging incumbent Republican David Leavitt in the May 19, 2026 primary. She is seeking her first term in the Idaho Legislature.

Background

Cherie Vollmer was born and raised in Twin Falls. She is a graduate of Twin Falls High School and attended the College of Southern Idaho before earning a bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University, as noted on her campaign website. Vollmer comes from a family with local public service roots; her earlier campaign materials noted that her father served two terms as Twin Falls Mayor and was appointed to state advisory boards.

After completing her education, Vollmer spent approximately a decade in the Houston, Texas area, where she worked in human resources and real estate while raising two daughters. She returned to Twin Falls and has since built a career as a licensed Realtor. Her LinkedIn profile confirms her background in both human resources and real estate.

Vollmer was elected to the Twin Falls City Council in November 2023, winning Seat 3 by a wide margin, as reported by the Twin Falls Times-News. She was sworn in alongside fellow newcomer Grayson Stone and reelected members Ruth Pierce and Craig Hawkins in January 2024, according to KIVI-TV coverage of the swearing-in ceremony.

Vollmer has maintained an extensive record of civic engagement in Twin Falls. She has served as a commissioner on the Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission, a board member of the Greater Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and a liaison for Twin Falls City Parks and Recreation. She is an active member of both the Rotary Club and the Optimist Club, and has served on the Optimist Club’s board and on the Twin Falls Optimist Youth House board. She has also served as Vice President of the Southern Idaho Republican Women, as a stateswoman for the Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee, and has volunteered with the Let’s Eat community program. Vollmer has led an annual Christmas present drive for residents of Heritage Assisted Living. These affiliations are documented on her campaign website.

Political Career

Vollmer holds no prior legislative office. Her only elected position to date is her current seat on the Twin Falls City Council, to which she was elected in 2023. She is challenging incumbent David Leavitt, who himself defeated then-incumbent Gregory Lanting in the May 2024 Republican primary before winning the general election in November 2024, according to Ballotpedia’s District 25 race history.

Policy Positions

Vollmer’s campaign themes, as outlined on her campaign website, center on housing affordability, property taxes, public safety, water rights, and economic development in the Magic Valley. She has emphasized the perspective she brings as a practicing Realtor, describing the difficulty Twin Falls County families face in finding affordable homes and citing rising property taxes as a burden on residents. On public safety, she has expressed support for law enforcement and has identified border security as a component of keeping Idaho families safe. On water, her website states that protecting water resources for farmers, ranchers, and municipalities is a governing priority.

Vollmer has framed her candidacy in part around skepticism of outside organizational influence on state policy. Her website states that “too often, state policy is driven by out-of-state organizations with agendas that don’t fit Idaho’s way of life,” and she has described her approach to local governance as consulting neighbors, local business owners, and community leaders rather than what she characterizes as distant special interests.

Her website also identifies agricultural support and economic growth as priorities, with a stated commitment to keeping the Magic Valley’s economy moving forward through policies that serve local families and businesses.

As of March 2026, Vollmer has not published detailed positions on education funding, public lands, healthcare, or election laws beyond the general campaign themes described above.

Political Alignment

Based on available evidence, Cherie Vollmer appears aligned with Traditional Conservative Republican politics as that category is understood within Idaho’s political context. Her campaign themes of affordability, property rights, public safety, and local economic development reflect the governing conservatism associated with Idaho’s rural establishment. Her extensive involvement with the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and local law enforcement-adjacent civic organizations is consistent with this classification.

Campaign and Endorsements

Vollmer’s campaign website listed endorsements as “coming soon” as of the time this profile was researched. On her Facebook page Vollmer has listed endorsements from former Idaho State Senator Linda Hartgen and the Idaho Dairy Industry PAC.

Vollmer’s campaign slogan is “Making the Magic Valley Safe. Secure. Affordable.” The campaign is operated under the committee name Cherie Vollmer for Idaho, with Bailey Bibbs listed as treasurer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Cherie Vollmer? Cherie Vollmer is a Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 25B. She is a Twin Falls native, a licensed Realtor, and a current member of the Twin Falls City Council.

What district is Cherie Vollmer running in? Vollmer is running in Idaho House District 25B, which covers Twin Falls and the surrounding Magic Valley region.

Is Cherie Vollmer an incumbent or challenger? Vollmer is a challenger. She has never served in the Idaho Legislature. She is challenging incumbent Republican David Leavitt in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

What are Cherie Vollmer’s political positions? Vollmer has publicly emphasized housing affordability, reducing the property tax burden on families, support for law enforcement, water rights protection for farmers and municipalities, and local economic development. She has not published detailed positions on education, public lands, or healthcare as of March 2026.

Has Cherie Vollmer held elected office before? Yes. Vollmer was elected to the Twin Falls City Council in November 2023 and was sworn in to Seat 3 in January 2024. That is the only elected office she has held prior to her legislative candidacy.

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