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November 3, 2026 general election result

Mary Kaufman received 6,480 votes (30.4%) in the race for State House District 35 Seat B and did not win.

Results of the race for State House District 35 Seat B
CandidatePartyVotesShare
Josh WheelerWinnerRepublican14,86369.6%
Mary KaufmanDemocratic6,48030.4%

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.

Democrat

Mary Kaufman

Idaho House of Representatives, District 35 Seat B

Campaign finance:Campaign Finance
City:Ammon

Mary Kaufman: Democratic Nominee for Idaho House District 35 Seat B

Mary Kaufman was the sole candidate on the ballot in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for Idaho House District 35 Seat B, receiving 852 votes, according to certified Idaho Secretary of State results. She faced two-term Republican incumbent Rep. Josh Wheeler in the November 3, 2026 general election. Idaho Secretary of State records show no prior electoral history under her name, and no campaign website, party profile, or completed candidate questionnaire naming her could be found.

Ballot Context

As the Idaho State Journal reported: "In the state representative Seat B race, GOP incumbent Josh Wheeler has no primary opponent but will face Democrat Mary Kaufman in November." A regional candidate survey later noted that Kaufman did not respond in time to participate.

Campaign Finance

As of the last filed report, Kaufman's campaign committee reported no contributions and no cash balance to the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine portal.

Sources

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 Mary Kaufman run for?
Idaho House District 35, Seat B, in the November 3, 2026 general election. She was the Democratic nominee.
Who was her opponent?
Two-term Republican incumbent Rep. Josh Wheeler.
Did Kaufman face a primary opponent?
No. She was the only candidate in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary and received 852 votes, per certified Idaho Secretary of State results.
Has Kaufman held elected office before?
No. Idaho Secretary of State records show no prior electoral history under her name.
Has Kaufman reported her campaign finances?
As of the last filed report, her 2026 Idaho Sunshine filing shows no contributions and no cash balance. In the general election, Mary Kaufman received 6,480 votes (30.4%) 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 35

Every candidate for the State Senate and both House seats in this district. See the full District 35 page.

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