Janice Martell

Janice Martell: Idaho Democratic Candidate for Senate District 9

Janice Martell is a Democratic candidate for Idaho State Senate District 9, which covers Washington, Payette, and Gem counties in western Idaho. Martell lives in Parma in Canyon County and is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary against fellow Democrat Rachel Buck, per BallotReady. The Democratic primary winner will face the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Brandon Shippy and challenger Michael Erwin in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Background

As of April 2026, no verified biographical details about Janice Martell — including her education, professional background, or community involvement — have been made publicly available through news coverage, a campaign website, or candidate survey responses. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Career

Martell has not previously held elected office. The 2026 Senate District 9 race is her first documented campaign for public office.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Martell has not made detailed policy positions publicly available. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Insufficient public information exists to classify Martell's political alignment beyond her registration as a Democrat. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Campaign and Endorsements

Martell is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary for Senate District 9 against Rachel Buck, per BallotReady. No campaign website, public social media presence, or formal endorsements have been identified as of April 2026. Campaign finance records are available through the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine database.