Bannock County voters will choose between two Republican candidates vying for Idaho House District 29 Seat B when the May 19 primary election arrives. The race pits two members of the same party against each other, meaning the winner of Tuesday’s contest will be heavily favored in the general election in a district that leans Republican.
District 29 covers portions of Bannock County, making the outcome of the primary directly relevant to residents of the Pocatello and Chubbuck area. Because both candidates are Republicans, registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters will not have a say in selecting the nominee under Idaho’s closed primary system.
A Busy Primary Season in Bannock County
The District 29 Seat B matchup is one of several competitive local races on the May 19 ballot in Bannock County. Voters are also being asked to weigh in on the Bannock County District 2 Commissioner seat, where two candidates are facing off in another Republican primary contest. The back-to-back local races underscore a broader pattern of intra-party competition that has defined Idaho Republican politics in recent legislative cycles.
Turnout in legislative primaries typically runs lower than general elections, which means a small number of engaged voters can have an outsized influence on who ultimately represents the district at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise.
What Comes Next
Polls open May 19 for the primary election. The Republican nominee from the District 29 Seat B race will advance to the November 2026 general election. Bannock County residents can verify their polling location and registration status through the Bannock County Clerk’s office. For broader coverage of Idaho’s 2026 legislative and local election cycle, visit Idaho News.