November 3, 2026 general election result
Konnor Whitfield received 4,814 votes (27.5%) in the race for State Senate District 32 and did not win.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin CookWinner | Republican | 12,679 | 72.5% |
| Konnor Whitfield | Democratic | 4,814 | 27.5% |
Unofficial results from the Idaho Secretary of State, as of November 4, 2026. These totals will be updated when the votes are certified. See the SOS results page.
Konnor Whitfield
Idaho Senate, District 32
Konnor Whitfield: Democratic Nominee for Idaho State Senate District 32
Konnor Whitfield won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 32 without opposition, receiving 440 votes, according to certified Idaho Secretary of State results. He faced Republican incumbent Sen. Kevin J. Cook in the November 3, 2026 general election. This is Whitfield's first campaign for public office; Idaho Secretary of State records show no prior electoral history under his name.
Background
Whitfield is a student at Idaho State University, where he is a Live Audio Engineer for KISU, the university's public radio station, according to the station's own staff page. He began engineering live broadcasts of ISU Athletics in 2022 and is pursuing a dual major in Philosophy and English/Creative Writing. In 2024 he received the Price L. Lassahn-Worrell and Charles Kegel Scholarships in English and the William King Scholarship in Philosophy. His memoir, "Family Rumors," has been published serially in The Scout, ISU's student newspaper. According to the same KISU page, he plans to join the Peace Corps to teach English after graduation, followed by a graduate degree in English or Philosophy.
Campaign Finance
Whitfield's 2026 campaign finance filing with the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine portal shows a self-funded campaign: $30.00 in total contributions, all from Whitfield himself, and $30.00 in expenditures, with no other contributors, no loans, and no outstanding debt.
Sources
- Idaho Secretary of State, certified results for the May 19, 2026 primary election
- Idaho Secretary of State, election canvass database
- KISU (Idaho State University Public Radio), staff page for Konnor Whitfield
- Idaho Secretary of State Sunshine portal, 2026 campaign finance filings for Konnor Whitfield
Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated November 4, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Frequently asked questions
- What office did Konnor Whitfield run for?
- Idaho State Senate District 32, in the November 3, 2026 general election. He was the Democratic nominee.
- Who was his opponent?
- Republican incumbent Sen. Kevin J. Cook, who sought a fourth term.
- Did Whitfield face a primary opponent?
- No. He ran unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary and received 440 votes, per certified Idaho Secretary of State results.
- Has Whitfield held elected office before?
- No. This is his first campaign for public office.
- Has Whitfield reported his campaign finances?
- Yes. His 2026 Idaho Sunshine filing shows $30.00 in total contributions, entirely self-funded, and $30.00 in expenditures, with no loans or debt. In the general election, Konnor Whitfield received 4,814 votes (27.5%) and did not win, according to unofficial results from the Idaho Secretary of State as of November 4, 2026. These totals will be updated when the votes are certified.
Also on the ballot in District 32
Every candidate for the State Senate and both House seats in this district. See the full District 32 page.
- RepublicanErin BinghamHouse Seat B
- DemocratKamber WeningerHouse Seat B
- RepublicanKevin CookSenate
- RepublicanStephanie MickelsenHouse Seat A