Idaho Senate


The Idaho State Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho Legislature. It consists of 35 senators elected to two-year terms, each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.

Composition of the Senate

Since 1992, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by the Republican Party.

Leadership of the 68th Legislature

PositionNamePartyDistrict
President/Lieutenant Governor of IdahoScott BedkeRepublican–
President Pro TemporeKelly AnthonRepublican27
Majority LeaderLori Den HartogRepublican21
Assistant Majority LeaderMark HarrisRepublican35
Majority Caucus ChairBen ToewsRepublican4
Minority LeaderMelissa WintrowDemocratic19
Assistant Minority LeaderJames RuchtiDemocratic29
Minority Caucus ChairJanie Ward-EngelkingDemocratic18

Committee chairs of the 68th Legislature

Members of the Idaho Senate

Past composition of the Senate