Grayson Stone

Grayson Stone: Idaho House District 25, Seat A, Republican Nominee

Grayson Stone won the Republican primary for Idaho House District 25, Seat A on May 19, 2026, taking 3,041 votes, or 52.94 percent, against three opponents, per certified Secretary of State results. He will face Democrat Marla Palmer on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

His path to the ballot is unusual, and it matters for how voters read his candidacy. Stone is not the sitting representative. Rep. Don Hall, who was appointed to the seat in December 2025, holds it through the end of his term. Stone has never cast a vote on the House floor as a representative.

The succession chain

The seat opened up through a series of health-related exits. Rep. Lance Clow resigned in November 2025, citing health issues and personal goals, after roughly 13 years in the House. Gov. Brad Little appointed Don Hall, a former Twin Falls mayor and Twin Falls County Commission chair, to fill the District 25, Seat A vacancy in December 2025.

Hall's own health then intervened. He designated Stone as a qualified legislative alternate effective February 2, 2026, and on February 10, 2026 he announced publicly that he would rely on selected legislative alternates because of his health concerns. Stone served in that role during the 2026 session; House floor votes cast on Hall's behalf during that period were recorded as "Hall(Stone)."

On February 22, 2026, Hall announced he was ending his re-election campaign. In his statement, reported by KMVT, he endorsed Stone: "Grayson has demonstrated a genuine passion for legislative work. He connects naturally with people, understands the needs of the Magic Valley, and has shown a strong ability to build relationships and navigate complex issues. He cares deeply about our community and the values we share." Hall said he would remain in regular contact with Stone to provide counsel and input on legislative issues, though he would not campaign himself.

Background

Stone is a fourth-generation Idahoan, Magic Valley native, and University of Idaho alumnus, according to his TOK Commercial bio. He joined the commercial real estate firm in 2019 and became a partner in 2026. His total transaction volume exceeds $177 million across a range of asset classes. He earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2023 and his Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation in 2024. The Idaho Business Review named him to its Accomplished Under 40 list in 2021 and its CRE Power 25 for commercial real estate in 2022.

His civic record includes a co-founding role and past chairmanship of the Idaho Pediatric Cancer Coalition, board service and a past chairmanship with the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and a stint as a Twin Falls Planning and Zoning commissioner. Voters elected him to Twin Falls City Council Seat 2 in November 2023. He resigned that seat effective September 15, 2026 to focus on the House race. He is married with two daughters.

Stated positions

His campaign site runs under the tagline "Results, not rhetoric" and lays out his priorities in his own words: "I am running to deliver results for Twin Falls, lower taxes, smarter growth, safer communities, and a stronger Idaho future."

• Lower property taxes: "Deliver real relief that protects homeowners and keeps Idaho affordable for families and seniors."
• Protect our water and agriculture: "Defend water rights and ensure a sustainable future for farms and the Magic Valley way of life."
• Support local jobs and guided growth: "Cut red tape, strengthen infrastructure, and keep the Magic Valley thriving."
• Invest in education and workforce: "Expand career training through CSI and keep opportunities right here at home."
• Back the blue and first responders: "Ensure those who protect us have the tools, training, and respect they deserve."
• Defend Idaho values: "Uphold the Constitution, protect Second Amendment rights, and keep government limited and local."

Stone also filed a required affiliation statement with the Idaho Republican Party, and his candidate page there records two exceptions he took to the party platform in his own words. On the election of U.S. senators, he wrote: "I believe Senators should be elected directly from the populous." On abortion, he wrote: "I disagree with abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or the health of the Mother."

Endorsements and campaign money

Two groups endorsed Stone during the campaign. The Idaho State Fraternal Order of Police announced its support on May 5, 2026, writing: "The ID FOP is supporting Grayson Stone for Idaho because he understands the importance of communicating with his community and stakeholders when making legislative decisions." The Idaho Prosperity Fund, the political arm of the business lobby IACI, endorsed him on April 17, 2026, writing that "the business community supports leaders who protect Idaho jobs, invest in our workforce, and keep Idaho competitive."

His campaign finance reports, filed with the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine database, show $46,153.26 in contributions through the August 2026 reporting period, with $36,199.53 spent and $9,953.73 cash on hand. The largest single contributor is Stone himself, at $10,000. The next tier includes $1,000 each from Donald Hall, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and a cluster of agricultural and real estate LLCs based in Kimberly and Eden, including 3M Real Estate Fund, Bat Holdings, 2T Real Estate Holdings, and Mickelson Farms.

Hall's $1,000 donation sits alongside his endorsement and his earlier appointment of Stone as his legislative alternate: the man who holds the seat backed his own successor's campaign, publicly and financially, and says he will keep advising him after the term ends.

Sources

• Stone for Idaho campaign website
• TOK Commercial, Grayson Stone bio
• KMVT, "Rep. Don Hall ends campaign for re-election due to health issues"
• Idaho Sunshine financial disclosure, candidate profile for Grayson Alan Robert Stone