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Mary Kaufman

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Idaho House of Representatives, District 35 Seat B

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Mary Kaufman: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 35B

Mary Kaufman is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives District 35B, which covers portions of Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, and Bonneville counties in southeastern Idaho. Kaufman is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary, per the Idaho State Journal. She will face Republican incumbent Josh Wheeler in the November 3, 2026, general election. Kaufman has not previously held elected office.

Background

As of April 2026, no verified biographical details about Mary Kaufman 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

Kaufman has not previously held elected office. The 2026 House District 35B race is her first documented campaign for the Idaho Legislature.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Kaufman 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 Kaufman's political alignment beyond her registration as a Democrat. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Campaign and Endorsements

Kaufman is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary for District 35B, per the Idaho State Journal. 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.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated May 7, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWho is Mary Kaufman?
AMary Kaufman is a Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 35B, covering portions of Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, and Bonneville counties in southeastern Idaho. She is making her first run for the Idaho Legislature in 2026.
QWhat district is Mary Kaufman running in?
AKaufman is running in Idaho House District 35B, covering portions of Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, and Bonneville counties in southeastern Idaho.
QIs Mary Kaufman an incumbent or challenger?
AShe is a challenger with no prior legislative experience. She will face Republican incumbent Josh Wheeler in the November 3, 2026, general election.
QWhat are Mary Kaufman's political positions?
AAs of April 2026, Kaufman has not made detailed policy positions publicly available. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available. Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated April 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.