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Janice Martell

Idaho Senate, District 9

City:Parma

Janice Martell: Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 9

Janice Martell is the Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 9, facing Republican incumbent Brandon Shippy on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Martell ran unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary, winning with 643 votes, 100 percent of ballots cast, a certified result from the Idaho Secretary of State. Shippy won his own primary that day over fellow Republican Michael Erwin, taking 6,928 votes (84.44 percent) to Erwin's 1,277 votes (15.56 percent), also certified.

Martell's official candidate filing with the Idaho Secretary of State lists her address in Parma, Idaho.

The district

Idaho Senate District 9 spans Washington, Payette, and Canyon counties, according to the certified Secretary of State election results.

Survey non-response

Neither candidate answered a candidate questionnaire sent by idahonews.com ahead of the general election. The outlet sent identical surveys to every legislative candidate and gave each a week to respond. Its August 24, 2026 writeup states: "Martell did not respond to the survey in time," and the same line appears under Shippy's name.

Sources

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated September 26, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What office is Janice Martell running for?
Martell is the Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 9, a two-year term in the state Legislature, and she appears on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot against Republican incumbent Brandon Shippy.
Did Martell face a primary opponent?
No. She won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed, receiving 643 votes, 100 percent of the ballots cast in that race, per certified Idaho Secretary of State results.
How did Brandon Shippy win his primary?
Shippy defeated fellow Republican Michael Erwin in the May 19, 2026 primary, taking 6,928 votes (84.44 percent) to Erwin's 1,277 votes (15.56 percent), according to certified state results.
What counties are in Senate District 9?
The district covers Washington, Payette, and Canyon counties, based on the Idaho Secretary of State's certified election results.
Where does Janice Martell live?
Her official candidate filing with the Idaho Secretary of State lists an address in Parma, Idaho.
Did Martell or Shippy answer questions about their platforms before the election?
Neither candidate responded to a candidate survey sent by idahonews.com to every legislative candidate in the race; the outlet reported on August 24, 2026 that both Martell and Shippy did not respond in time.

Also on the ballot in District 9

Every candidate for the State Senate and both House seats in this district. See the full District 9 page.

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