Sterling Barnett

Sterling Barnett: Idaho Democratic Candidate for House District 12A

Sterling Barnett is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A, which covers portions of Nampa in Canyon County. Barnett is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary, per Idaho Education News. He will face Republican incumbent Jeff Cornilles in the November 3, 2026, general election. Barnett has not previously held elected office.

Background

As of April 2026, no verified biographical details about Sterling Barnett 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

Barnett has not previously held elected office. The 2026 House District 12A race is his first documented campaign for the Idaho Legislature.

Policy Positions

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

Campaign and Endorsements

Barnett is running in the May 19, 2026, Democratic primary for District 12A, per Idaho Education News. 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.