news · Idaho Press · Haaydiya Tariq · 20240314
Nampa City Councilmember Victor Rodriguez has announced his candidacy for the Idaho Senate. He will be running as a Republican for the District 12 Nampa seat in the upcoming May 21 primary election.
Republican
Victor Rodriguez
Former Candidate — Idaho Senate District 12
Retired law enforcement officer and Nampa City Councilman studied at the College of Southern Idaho. Rodriguez is also Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the City of Nampa where he resides with his family.
2024 Primary Election Results Adams 2,580 votes / Rodriguez 1,901 votes
Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated May 7, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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news · Idaho Press · Haadiya Tariq · 20240423
Rodriguez has been involved in Nampa city government and committees since his retirement after 38 years in Idaho law enforcement. He previously worked as a homicide detective at the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho Falls.
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