Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop: Idaho Libertarian Candidate for House District 18B

Joseph Bishop is a Libertarian Party candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B, which covers south Boise in Ada County. Bishop lives in southeast Boise and is running in the May 19, 2026, Libertarian primary, per Ballotpedia. He will face Democratic incumbent Brooke Green in the November 3, 2026, general election if he advances from the primary. Bishop has not previously held elected office.

Background

Bishop was born and raised in southeast Boise and graduated from Timberline High School. He is currently a full-time student at Boise State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, per his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. He has served in the Idaho Army National Guard since 2023. In his free time he enjoys writing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Political Career

Bishop has not previously held elected office. The 2026 House District 18B race is his first campaign for public office.

Policy Positions

Bishop’s documented priorities draw from his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. His campaign centers on criminal justice reform, specifically designing systems that better rehabilitate former inmates while maintaining accountability for serious offenders. His academic focus in criminal justice at Boise State University directly informs this platform. As of April 2026, he has not published a detailed campaign platform beyond this central focus. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Bishop is a Libertarian. He is running under the Libertarian Party of Idaho, whose platform emphasizes individual liberty, limited government, and reduced state intervention in personal and economic life. His criminal justice reform focus is consistent with Libertarian skepticism of mandatory minimums and mass incarceration. No organizational endorsements have been documented.

Campaign and Endorsements

Bishop is running in the May 19, 2026, Libertarian primary for District 18B, per Ballotpedia. No formal endorsements have been publicly reported as of April 2026. Campaign finance records are available through the Idaho Secretary of State’s Sunshine database.

FAQ

Who is Joseph Bishop? Joseph Bishop is a Libertarian candidate for Idaho House District 18B in south Boise. A Boise native, Timberline High School graduate, Boise State University Criminal Justice student, and Idaho Army National Guard member since 2023, he is making his first run for elected office in 2026.

What district is Joseph Bishop running in? Bishop is running in Idaho House District 18B, which covers south Boise in Ada County.

Is Joseph Bishop an incumbent or challenger? He is a challenger with no prior legislative experience. He will face Democratic incumbent Brooke Green in the November 3, 2026, general election.

What are Joseph Bishop’s political positions? His documented campaign focus is criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation for former inmates alongside accountability for serious offenders.

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