Ben Adams (Idaho)
Ben Adams (Republican Party) is a member of theIdaho State Senate, representingDistrict 12. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Adams (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theIdaho State Senate to representDistrict 12. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Ben Adams was born in Jupiter, Florida, and lives in Nampa, Idaho. Adams served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2014 and reached the rank of sergeant. His career experience includes working as a professional speaker and a football coach.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Adams was assigned to the following committees:
- Local Government and Taxation Committee,Vice Chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
2021-2022
Adams was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
IncumbentBen Adams is running in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 12
IncumbentBen Adams won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 12 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams (R) | 100.0 | 17,241 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 17,241 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
IncumbentBen Adams defeatedVictor Rodriguez in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams | 57.6 | 2,580 |
| Victor Rodriguez | 42.4 | 1,901 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,481 | ||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 12
Ben Adams won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams (R) | 100.0 | 10,044 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 10,044 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
Ben Adams defeatedThomas Netzley in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams | 81.7 | 4,412 |
| Thomas Netzley | 18.3 | 989 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,401 | ||
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B
Ben Adams defeatedJess Smith in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams (R) | 77.7 | 15,562 |
| Jess Smith (L) | 22.3 | 4,460 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,022 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B
Ben Adams defeatedKim Keller,Kenny Wroten, andRandy Jackson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Adams | 49.3 | 2,712 |
| Kim Keller | 29.2 | 1,607 | ||
 | Kenny Wroten | 11.3 | 622 | |
| Randy Jackson | 10.2 | 560 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,501 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tara Barling (R)
- Blaine Grow (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Ben Adams completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses.
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- We are created by God and have been endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, the first of which is the Right to Life. Every life is valuable, and I am an outspoken advocate for the unborn and for the expectant mothers who are caught in difficult circumstances.
- The second amendment is the citizen's last line of defense against an oppressive government, and I will NEVER vote for any form of gun control. Red Flag laws are a prime example of legislation being forced on us by the Federal Government and anti-Second Amendment groups. You can count on my NO vote against any law that infringes your constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
- Taxation beyond the minimal needs of maintaining a functional government is a form of theft. I will work tirelessly to reduce burdensome taxes and will ensure that your tax dollars are spent wisely. I support a repeal of the state grocery tax, which affects working families directly. I will also work toward finding a real solution to the skyrocketing property taxes that are forcing Idahoans out of their homes.
Every American has the right to life, liberty, and property. Ownership of one's self is a founding principle of our Republic and I will work tirelessly to ensure that Government is not infringing on the rights of the free People of Idaho.
I advocate for a limited federal government footprint in Idaho. Idahoans know best how to manage our lands and wildlife, and I will continue to promote State oversight, where citizens are able to influence most effectively.
Samuel Adams said it best: "If we continue to be a happy people, that happiness must be assured by the enacting and executing of reasonable and wise laws, expressed in the plainest language, and by establishing such modes of education as tend to inculcate in the minds of youth, the feelings and habits of "piety, religion and morality," and to lead them to the knowledge and love of those truly Republican principles upon which our civil institutions are founded."
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024 | Idaho State Senate District 12 | Won general | $30,875 | $19,684 |
| 2022 | Idaho State Senate District 12 | Won general | $16,025 | $13,328 |
| 2020 | Idaho House of Representatives District 13B | Won general | $25,646 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $72,546 | $33,012 | ||
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| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10.
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2023
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In 2023, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6.
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2022
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In 2022, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31.
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2021
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In 2021, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Candidate Idaho State Senate District 12 | Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 12 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Todd Lakey (R) | Idaho State Senate District 12 2022-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Gary Collins (R) | Idaho House of Representatives District 13B 2020-2022 | Succeeded by Kenny Wroten (R) |
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