Wendy Horman

Wendy Horman is an American politician from Idaho. Horman is a former Republican member of Idaho [House of Representatives] representing District 32 in the B seat from 2012 to 2026.

Early life

Horman graduated from Roy High School.

Education

Horman earned an Associate degree from Dixie State College and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Brigham Young University–Idaho.

Career

In 2002, Horman became a board trustee of Bonneville Joint School District, until 2013, and she was a treasurer for seven years. In 2006, Horman became the president of the Idaho School Boards Association, until 2007.
In December 2025, Horman announced she would be resigning from her seat on January 5, 2026, to join the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the director of the Office of Child Care in the Administration for Children and Families.

Idaho House of Representatives

Committee assignments

Vice Chair - Appropriations Committee
Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
Ethics Committee

Horman previously served on the Education Committee from 2013 to 2014, the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee from 2013 to 2014, the Commerce and Human Resources Committee and the Local Government Committee from 2013 to 2016.
Horman lost her bid for Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives in 2020 to the incumbent; Scott Bedke.

Awards

2017, Women of the Year. Presented by Idaho Business Review.
2017 Ag All Stars. Presented by Food Producers of Idaho.
University of Virginia Darden School of Business Emerging Leader Award for Idaho.
Bluum School Choice in Idaho Award.

Personal life

She and her husband Briggs have five children and live in Ammon, Idaho.
Horman is an organ player and a member of American Guild of Organists.