Susan Counsil

Susan Counsil: Idaho Democratic Candidate for Senate District 11

Susan Counsil is a Democratic candidate running for Idaho State Senate District 11 in the May 19, 2026, primary and November general election. District 11 covers Canyon County in the Caldwell and western Nampa corridor, one of Idaho’s most heavily Republican Senate districts. Counsil provides the Democratic option for voters seeking an alternative to Republican representation in a county where Democratic candidates face significant structural disadvantages.

Background

Counsil is a Canyon County resident and the Democratic Party’s candidate for Senate District 11. No additional public biographical information was available at the time this profile was written. Campaign filings with the Idaho Secretary of State list her campaign as Susan Counsil for Idaho.

Campaign and Endorsements

Senate District 11 covers portions of Canyon County, Idaho’s second-most populous county and one of the most reliably Republican counties in the state at the legislative level. Canyon County encompasses Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Star, Wilder, Notus, Parma, and numerous smaller agricultural communities. Republican incumbent Camille Blaylock, who won the seat in November 2024, faces a primary challenge from former Senator Chris Trakel. Canyon County’s large Latinx community, agricultural workforce, and working-class communities have policy interests in healthcare access, public school investment, and worker protections that frequently diverge from the legislative agenda of the county’s dominant Republican representatives. Counsil’s candidacy maintains a Democratic voice in those policy conversations at the legislative level.

Campaign Finance

Campaign finance data filed with the [[Idaho Secretary of State’s Sunshine Finance portal|https://sunshine.sos.idaho.gov/?campaigns[0][value]=3749]] shows $$315.90 raised in the 2026 election cycle from 1 donor, with $$215.90 spent. The single donor was the candidate themselves or their campaign committee.

FAQ

Who is Susan Counsil? Susan Counsil is a Democratic candidate for Idaho Senate District 11 in the Caldwell and western Nampa area of Canyon County. She provides the Democratic option in one of Idaho’s most heavily Republican Senate districts.

Who is Susan Counsil running against? Counsil will face the winner of the May 2026 Republican primary in the November general election. The Republican primary features incumbent Camille Blaylock against former Senator Chris Trakel.

What is Senate District 11? Senate District 11 covers portions of Canyon County including Caldwell and western Nampa. It is one of Idaho’s most reliably Republican Senate districts, shaped by an agricultural economy, manufacturing sector, and a large and growing Treasure Valley population.

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