Lupita Connor

Lupita Connor: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 9B

Lupita Connor is a Democratic candidate running for Idaho House District 9B in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary. Connor is from Notus in Canyon County and has been active in local civic affairs, she has also run for Mayor of Notus, the small Canyon County town on the Boise River where she lives. District 9B covers portions of Payette and Canyon counties in western Idaho, a district whose Republican primary features incumbent Judy Boyle and challenger Gregg Diacogiannis. Connor will face the Republican primary winner in the November general election.

Notus and Western Canyon County

Connor lives in Notus, a small agricultural community in western Canyon County on the Boise River, and her civic engagement there reflects the kind of community-rooted activism that characterizes many rural Idaho political candidates. Notus is a small town whose agricultural character connects it to Canyon County’s broader farming and dairy industry economy. Running for Notus mayor demonstrates local civic commitment that goes beyond partisan politics to the practical governance challenges of a small rural community. Her candidacy for state House represents an escalation from local civic engagement to state-level representation.

District 9B: Payette and Canyon Counties

House District 9B covers portions of Payette and Canyon counties in western Idaho, a district that spans the agricultural communities of the lower Boise River corridor and the Payette River valley. Payette County’s communities, including the county seat of Payette and the nearby city of Fruitland, are rooted in agricultural production, food processing, and the rural service economy. Canyon County’s western communities, including Notus, Parma, and Wilder, share similar agricultural and small-town characteristics. Republican incumbent Judy Boyle has held the seat and built a conservative record; challenger Gregg Diacogiannis is running in the Republican primary. Connor gives Democratic voters in the district a general election choice.

FAQ Who is Lupita Connor? Lupita Connor is a Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 9B, a Notus resident and civic activist in Canyon County who has also run for Mayor of Notus. She is running in the Democratic primary to face the Republican nominee, incumbent Judy Boyle or challenger Gregg Diacogiannis, in the November general election.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated April 2026.