Cody Gorman

Cody Gorman: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 13B

Cody Gorman is a Democratic candidate running for Idaho House District 13B in the May 19, 2026, primary and November general election. District 13B covers portions of Canyon County in the Nampa area, one of Idaho’s most reliably Republican legislative districts, where Republican candidates routinely win with large margins in both the primary and general elections. Gorman is running as the Democratic option for voters in this district seeking an alternative to the Republican incumbent.

District 13B: Nampa and Canyon County

House District 13B covers portions of Nampa and the surrounding Canyon County communities in the heart of Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Canyon County is the state’s most populous non-Ada County and has long been a stronghold of conservative Republican politics, with a voter registration advantage that makes it one of the most challenging environments in the state for Democratic candidates at the legislative level. Nampa, Canyon County’s largest city and one of Idaho’s fastest-growing urban centers, has seen significant population growth driven by Treasure Valley expansion, bringing new residents into a community with deep agricultural and blue-collar working-class roots.

The Canyon County Legislative Landscape

Canyon County’s six House districts (Districts 11 through 13, with A and B seats each) collectively form one of the most Republican-dominated legislative blocks in Idaho. Democratic candidates who run in these districts provide voters with a choice on the November ballot but face structural Republican advantages rooted in the county’s longstanding conservative political culture. Republican incumbent Steve Tanner holds District 13B. Gorman’s candidacy ensures that Canyon County voters in District 13B have a voice in the November general election and a candidate willing to represent Democratic perspectives on issues ranging from healthcare and education to housing affordability.

FAQ Who is Cody Gorman? Cody Gorman is a Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 13B, running as the Democratic option in a Canyon County-Nampa area district held by Republican incumbent Steve Tanner. His candidacy gives voters in this heavily Republican district a choice on the November 2026 general election ballot.

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