Stanley Roach

Stanley Roach: Idaho Republican Candidate for House District 19B

Stanley Roach is a Republican candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 19B. Roach lives in Boise and is challenging Democratic incumbent Chris Mathias in both the May 19, 2026, primary and, if he prevails, the November 3, 2026, general election. He has not previously held elected office.

Background

Roach attended Colorado State University, as listed on his LinkedIn profile. He spent the bulk of his career in marketing and sales, working as a director and vice president of sales at several startup companies, according to his business profile on Alignable. He and his wife Jan began a rental property business in Sunriver, Oregon, in 1988. That business eventually expanded to include additional properties in Bend, Oregon.

During his time in Bend, Roach held several civic roles. His LinkedIn profile lists service as a commissioner on the City of Bend’s Arts, Beautification and Culture Commission, a position appointed by the mayor. He also served as vice president and later president of the board of the Film Oregon Alliance, a nonprofit trade organization that promoted film and television production in Central Oregon.

In 2016, Roach and his wife relocated to Boise to be closer to family. They purchased a 1939 triplex in the West End downtown neighborhood, renovated it, and converted it into furnished guest suites, as described on the State Street Suites business listing. Roach currently operates that business and has been an Airbnb Superhost for over a decade.

Political Career

Stanley Roach has not previously held elected office. His record prior to the 2026 filing consists of civic volunteer roles in Oregon and political donation activity in Idaho.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Stanley Roach has not made detailed policy positions publicly available beyond general campaign themes. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Available evidence on Roach’s ideological positioning is limited. Idaho campaign finance records show he has donated to the Ada County Republican Central Committee, the Legislative District 19 Republican Central Committee, the 2022 state senate campaign of District 19 Republican Blair Moss, and the 2022 Republican primary gubernatorial campaign of Janice McGeachin. McGeachin ran against incumbent Governor Brad Little from the right in that primary. A single small-dollar contribution to McGeachin does not, on its own, establish a documented pattern. No additional alignment indicators such as endorsements from activist organizations or documented public statements on ideology have been located. Based on the evidence available, Roach appears consistent with a Traditional Conservative Republican classification, subject to revision as more information becomes available.

Campaign and Endorsements

No endorsements for Stanley Roach have been publicly reported as of April 2026. Roach filed as a Republican candidate for House District 19B during the February 2026 candidate filing period, as confirmed by Ballotpedia’s District 19 race page. A Facebook page under the name Stanley Republican appears associated with his campaign, but no substantive campaign themes or materials were accessible during research for this profile.

FAQ

Who is Stanley Roach in Idaho? Stanley Roach is a Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 19B, which covers part of Boise. He is a marketing professional and owner of State Street Suites, a furnished rental property in the Boise West End neighborhood.

What district is Stanley Roach running in? Roach is running in Idaho House District 19B, a Boise district currently held by Democratic incumbent Chris Mathias.

Is Stanley Roach an incumbent or challenger? Roach is a first-time candidate and has not previously held elected office.

What are Stanley Roach’s political positions? As of April 2026, Roach has not published detailed policy positions. This profile will be updated as information becomes available.

When is the primary election for Idaho House District 19B? The Republican primary for District 19B is scheduled for May 19, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026.

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