Stephanie Mickelsen

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Stephanie Mickelsen
Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 32A
Idaho House of Representatives District 32A
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Marc Gibbs (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$25,000/year
Per diem
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the Capitol: $86/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the Capitol: $253/day.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
Associates
Brigham Young University, Idaho, 1988
Associates
Brigham Young University–Idaho, 1988
Personal
Birthplace
Idaho Falls, ID
Religion
Christian-Mormon
Profession
Chief financial officer
Contact

Stephanie Mickelsen (Republican Party) is a member of theIdaho House of Representatives, representingDistrict 32A. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Mickelsen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theIdaho House of Representatives to representDistrict 32A. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.

Biography

Stephanie Mickelsen was born inIdaho Falls, Idaho. Mickelsen graduated from Blackfoot High School. She earned an associate degree from Brigham Young University of Idaho in 1988. Mickelsen's career experience includes working as the CFO of Mickelsen Farms. As of 2024, Mickelsen was affiliated with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.[1][2][3]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Mickelsen was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Mickelsen was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2026

See also: Idaho House of Representatives 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 House of Representatives District 32A

IncumbentStephanie Mickelsen,Sean Crystal, andKelly Golden are running in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on May 19, 2026.

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2024

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General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

IncumbentStephanie Mickelsen won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on November 5, 2024.

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%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
16,117

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Total votes: 16,117
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

IncumbentStephanie Mickelsen defeatedKelly Golden andSean Crystal in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen Candidate Connection
 
60.3
 
4,089
Kelly Golden
 
32.2
 
2,184
Image of Sean Crystal
Sean Crystal Candidate Connection
 
7.5
 
506

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Total votes: 6,779
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Stephanie Mickelsen (R)
 
100.0
 
10,227

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Total votes: 10,227
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen defeatedNicholas Christiansen in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen
 
62.1
 
4,300
Image of Nicholas Christiansen
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37.9
 
2,620

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Total votes: 6,920
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Campaign themes

2026

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Email

2024

Candidate Connection

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I have been married to my husband Mark for 36 years. We have 4 children and soon to be 17 grandchildren. Currently I am the CFO for Mickelsen Farms, LLC. I graduated from BYU-I with an associate degree in Economics. My community service has included the following: Trustee for College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Farm Bureau State Director, Bonneville County Farm Bureau President, EIRMC Board of Director, Bonneville County Republican Women President, Legislative District 30 Chair, and the last 2 years as State Representative for 32A.
  • Border security is a key issue facing not only my district but the entire country. Securing our border and enforcing immigration laws must be a priority. All other industrialized nations protect their borders and enforce their immigration laws. Allowing this huge wave of undocumented immigrants is costing states significant stress. I will fight the Biden administration and hold them accountable to fix this problem. We need safe communities and that starts with not having a porous southern border.
  • My constituents are feeling the stress of Biden's poor economic policies. I will fight for good economic policies that don't diminish the value of a dollar. As a legislator, I will work for good economic policies that invest taxpayer dollars and keep taxes low.
  • Good police and public safety are an issue that is paramount to my voters. With the porous southern border, illegal drugs are flowing into our state. I have supported and will continue to fight for our state police and public safety funding. Now isn't the time to scrimp on our investment for those that keep us safe. I supported mandatory minimums for fentanyl dealers and will continue to support policies that are tough on crime.
In addition to securing our southern border, investing in our state police, and creating economic policies that create a robust economy; I am committed to Idaho's public schools. Our children are the future and we must invest in them to give them the greatest economic foundation for a strong and healthy future. Idaho's public education system is vital to giving children a hand up not a hand out. I will continue to support teachers and give them the necessary keys to help all children reach their full potential. Idaho's water is key to allowing agriculture, industry and cities future growth. I will continue to work toward solutions that will stabilize this critical resource and protect it for the next generation.
Integrity, honesty, and being a statesman are critical to an elected official. Having integrity means fulfilling our responsibilities and keeping our word. Integrity means standing up and out on issues that are critical to my constituents even when others follow the popular mood of the day. Having honesty as an elected officials means being willing to have the hard conversations and being truthful. So many of today's politicians have lost their constitution of truth. We must as a country do what is right and honest even when it is hard. I also believe that being a statesman is critical. When voting on policy we need to look at not what a political party is demanding but what do my constituents need and what is best. When looking at an issue a statesman will do not only what's best for their community but for their state and their country.
My first job was babysitting for about 5 years for a lovely family that then gave me the opportunity to work in their law firm after school. I've worked as a waitress and cleaned a bank to help pay my way to college. After college, I worked for the City of Idaho Falls as an accounts payable clerk. For the past 36 years I have helped my husband grow our potato farming business.
No I don't believe prior experience is essential for those wishing to serve in the legislature. I do believe that varied experiences in the private sector help make a better legislator.
Listening in on the hearing over private school tax credits was insightful. I was most impacted by the little retired ladies on fixed incomes and their opposition to funding private school with their tax dollars.
Idaho Fraternal Order of Police, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Pac, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, NRA, Idaho Falls Fire Fighters PAC, Governor Brad Little, State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, Brad & Andrea Hall, Lisa Burtenshaw, Jerry Hong, Randy Hughes, Mark Kerback, & many more
I'm on Revenue and Taxation, Resources, and Energy, Environment & Technology.
The state needs be 100% transparent. Tax payer dollars are sacred and should be spent with extreme care.

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2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Stephanie Mickelsen campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Idaho House of Representatives District 32AWon general$92,510 $76,933
2022Idaho House of Representatives District 32AWon general$65,758 $61,151
Grand total$158,268 $138,084
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Scorecards

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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.

Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues.
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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Marc Gibbs (R)    		Idaho House of Representatives District 32A
    2022-Present    		Succeeded by
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