Republican incumbents sweep legislative races
KAYE THORNBRUGH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 hours, 48 minutes AGO
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College. | November 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Incumbent Republican state legislators swept eight contested races Tuesday night.
Sen. Doug Okuniewicz beat Democratic challenger Brian Seguin, capturing 77% of the vote and 19,374 votes total.
Sen. Vito Barbieri defeated Democrat Melissa Mateer by a similar margin, receiving 19,129 votes and 76% of the vote overall.
Sen. Ben Toews won with about 60% of the vote Tuesday night and 11,413 in total, beating Democrat Carissa Brewer.
Rep. Joe Alfieri received 11,272 votes, about 60% overall, overtaking Democrat Maxwell McSwain. Rep. Elaine Price beat Democrat Aaron Hayes with about 59% of the vote and Votes11,230 votes overall.
Sen. Carl Bjerke defeated Adam Chapman with 75% of the vote and 15,920 votes overall.
Rep. Ron Mendive won with 15,756 votes, about 75% overall, beating Democrat Mirna Pleines. Rep. Tony Wisniewski received 75% of the vote and 15,739 votes overall to defeat Democrat Lee Wallace.
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