Democrat
Don Benson
Former Candidate — Idaho House District 12 Seat B
Email:benson4idaho@gmail.com
Don Benson, originally from NW Ohio, moved to Colorado for college where he met his wife, Cindy. They later settled in the Treasure Valley, where Don worked at Micron until his retirement in 2016. Throughout his time in the valley, Don volunteered with various organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and as a Master Gardener with the University of Caldwell Extension. Concerned about extreme bills in the Idaho State House, Don decided to run for State Representative in District 12B.
2024 Primary Election Results Benson 586 votes / Unopposed
2024 General Election Results Crane 15,057 votes / Benson 6,164 votes
Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated May 7, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.