Melissa Mateer

Melissa Mateer: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 3A

Melissa Mateer is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A, which covers portions of Kootenai County including Dalton Gardens, Hayden, Hayden Lake, and Rathdrum. Mateer lives in Coeur d’Alene and is running unopposed in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary, per Ballotpedia. She will face the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Vito Barbieri and challenger Eric Seeley in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Background

Mateer’s city of residence is listed as Coeur d’Alene in Idaho Secretary of State candidate filing records. No additional verified biographical details regarding her education, professional background, or community involvement were identified during research. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Career

Mateer has not previously held elected office. She filed for the Idaho House District 3A seat during the February 2026 candidate filing period, per Idaho Education News. This is her first documented campaign for the Idaho Legislature.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Mateer has not made detailed policy positions publicly available. No campaign website, public statements, social media accounts, or news coverage documenting her views were identified during research. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Insufficient public information exists to classify Mateer’s political alignment beyond her registration as a Democrat.

Campaign and Endorsements

Mateer is running unopposed in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary for District 3A, per Ballotpedia. Campaign finance records show no contributions or cash on hand as of the February 2026 filing period, per the Idaho Secretary of State’s Sunshine database. No campaign website or organizational endorsements have been identified as of April 2026.

FAQ

Who is Melissa Mateer, Idaho? Melissa Mateer is a Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 3A in the Hayden and Rathdrum area of Kootenai County. She is making her first run for the Idaho Legislature in 2026.

What district is Melissa Mateer running in? Mateer is running in Idaho House District 3A, which covers Dalton Gardens, Hayden, Hayden Lake, and Rathdrum in Kootenai County.

Is Melissa Mateer an incumbent or challenger? She is a challenger with no prior legislative experience. She will face the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Vito Barbieri and challenger Eric Seeley in the November 3, 2026, general election.

What are Melissa Mateer’s political positions? As of April 2026, Mateer has not made 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.