Michael Erwin

Michael Erwin: Republican Challenger for Idaho Senate District 9

Michael Erwin is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Sen. Brandon Shippy in the Idaho Senate District 9 Republican primary on May 19, 2026. District 9 covers Washington, Payette, and portions of Canyon County in southwestern Idaho, per Wikipedia's district overview. Erwin has not previously served in the Idaho Legislature.

Background

As of April 2026, no biographical information about Michael Erwin has been published by independent news sources or voter research organizations. His campaign website was not publicly accessible at the time of publication. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Career

Erwin has not previously held elected office at the state legislative level. His candidacy for District 9 is his first documented run for the Idaho Senate. He faces incumbent Brandon Shippy, who was appointed to the seat in July 2024 and won a full term in the November 2024 general election, as documented by Ballotpedia.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Michael Erwin has not made detailed policy positions publicly available beyond filing for the May 2026 Republican primary. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Insufficient public information is available to classify Michael Erwin's political alignment at this time. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Campaign and Endorsements

No endorsements for Erwin's 2026 campaign have been publicly reported as of April 2026. This profile will be updated as endorsement and campaign information becomes available.