Steve Miller

Steve Miller: Idaho Republican Incumbent for House District 24B

Steve Miller is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 24B, which covers rural portions of Twin Falls, Gooding, and Camas counties. Miller lives in Fairfield and is seeking a third consecutive term in the seat he has held since December 2022. He previously served three terms representing District 26A from 2012 to 2018. Miller faces Chance Requa and William E. Mostoller in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Isaac B. Moffett in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Background

Miller was born in Wendell, Idaho. He graduated from Camas County High School and earned a B.S. in agricultural engineering from the University of Idaho. He operates a third-generation farm and ranch in Camas and Blaine counties producing organic hay and grain, alongside a cow/calf operation. He and his son James manage farm operations together, according to his campaign website.

Before returning to the legislature, Miller served on the Camas County Planning and Zoning board, served as a Camas County Commissioner, and completed the Leadership Idaho Agriculture program. He is past president of the Idaho Association of Conservation Districts and past secretary/treasurer of the National Association of Conservation Districts.

Political Career

Miller first won election to the Idaho House in 2012, representing District 26A. He served three consecutive terms before losing his seat in 2018 to Democrat Muffy Davis. He returned to the legislature in 2022, winning the District 24B seat after defeating Creighton Knight in the Republican primary. He won re-election in 2024, defeating Jeff Faulkner in the primary before winning the general election.

Miller currently serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and is a member of the Agricultural Affairs and Resources and Conservation committees. As Vice Chair of Appropriations, he also serves on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, the bicameral body that sets every state agency budget.

During the 2025 session, Miller was a visible participant in a contentious budget process. After a series of budgets failed on the Senate floor, Miller publicly called for compromise among JFAC members, noting the committee was navigating a changed composition and needed to “learn how to work ourselves through that process.”

He has cast notable individual votes during this period. Miller voted against supplemental and enhancement budgets for the new Idaho Public Defender’s Office, expressing concern that increased spending alone would not fix what he described as a poorly managed transition from county-funded public defense to the state system.

In March 2026, Miller supported restoring approximately $1.4 million to community college budgets after they had been cut as part of broader maintenance budget reductions. “I think community colleges are the best dollars we spend on education,” Miller said, arguing that budget cuts could push instructors to seek better-paying positions elsewhere. He was among the majority in a 12-7 vote to restore the funding.

In a 2024 floor vote, Miller joined four other Republicans and most Democrats in voting against a Texas-style immigration bill. The bipartisan crossover vote is consistent with his rural agricultural background, given Idaho’s farm and ranch sector’s dependence on legal guest worker labor.

Policy Positions

On his campaign website, Miller has identified economic health and education as central priorities, framing them in terms of workforce readiness rather than ideological positioning. He has highlighted his agricultural engineering background and farm operation as foundational to his approach to state governance.

Miller has publicly supported legislation related to sound money, including a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in Idaho.

His JFAC votes during recent sessions indicate a preference for fiscal scrutiny over automatic approval of spending increases, while also showing willingness to fund programs he considers effective, including community colleges and rural health care infrastructure.

Political Alignment

Steve Miller is a Traditional Conservative Republican.

His committee assignments, his JFAC role under co-chair C. Scott Grow, and his voting record reflect a budget-focused, institutionally oriented conservatism. His support for community college funding, his vote against University of Idaho health care program restrictions, and his vote against the Texas-style immigration bill all indicate a pragmatic posture on issues where agricultural and rural economic interests diverge from activist conservative positions. His 2026 campaign is supported by the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry and the Idaho Farm Bureau, with the Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee among his top reported donors.

Campaign and Endorsements

Miller’s 2026 campaign is supported by the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry and the Idaho Farm Bureau. The Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee has been identified among his top reported donors. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements in his 2024 race.

FAQ

Who is Steve Miller, Idaho legislator? Steve Miller is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 24B, which covers rural Twin Falls, Gooding, and Camas counties. He lives in Fairfield and works as a farmer and rancher.

Is Steve Miller an incumbent or challenger in 2026? Miller is an incumbent seeking a third consecutive term in District 24B. He first won this seat in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024.

What committees does Steve Miller serve on? Miller serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and is a member of the Agricultural Affairs and Resources and Conservation committees. He also serves on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

What has Steve Miller accomplished in the Idaho Legislature? Miller has been a consistent presence on JFAC, participating in state budget deliberations across multiple sessions. He has supported funding for community colleges and rural health care programs while opposing spending increases he considers insufficiently justified, including aspects of the state public defender budget.

What district is Steve Miller running in? Steve Miller is running for re-election in Idaho House District 24B in the May 19, 2026 primary and the November 3, 2026 general election.

2024 Primary Election Results Miller 4,802 / Faulkner 3,809

2024 General Election Results Miller 19,201 / Unopposed

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