Ron Mendive

Ron Mendive

Republican Party

Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2024

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Brandon Mitchell

Prior offices

Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Successor: Vito Barbieri

Predecessor: Vito Barbieri

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Compensation

Base salary

$19,913/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Kellogg High School

Personal

Birthplace

Elko, Nev.

Professional

Business executive

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Ron Mendive (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 5A. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2024.

Mendive (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 5A. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.

Mendive represented District 3A in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2012 to 2022.

Biography

Ron Mendive was born in Elko, Nevada. Mendive graduated from Kellogg High School. He earned a degree from North Idaho College. Mendive's career experience includes working as a principal in a corporation.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Mendive was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• Resources and Conservation Committee, Chair
• Resources and Conservation Committee
• Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee

2021-2022

Mendive was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• Local Government Committee, Chair
• Resources and Conservation Committee

2019-2020

Mendive was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• Local Government Committee, Chair
• Resources and Conservation Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Environment, Energy, and Technology
• Resources and Conservation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mendive served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Environment, Energy, and Technology
• Resources and Conservation
• Change in Employee Compensation

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mendive served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2013
• Commerce and Human Resources
• Education
• Environment, Energy, and Technology

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Incumbent Ron Mendive, Kristy Reed Johnson, and Robert Nonini are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Ron Mendive (R)
		Kristy Reed Johnson (D)
		Robert Nonini (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Kristy Reed Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristy Reed Johnson	100.0	591

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive	100.0	6,757

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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Kristy Reed Johnson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive (R)	78.5	13,527
		Kristy Reed Johnson (D)	21.5	3,696

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,223
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Kristy Reed Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristy Reed Johnson	100.0	807

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 807
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A

Incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Cheri Zao in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive	83.4	6,770
		Cheri Zao	16.6	1,349

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,119
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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Christopher Matthews in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive (R)	76.1	21,602
		Christopher Matthews (D)	23.9	6,789

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,391
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Christopher Matthews advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Matthews	100.0	1,614

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive	100.0	6,244

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2018

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive (R)	100.0	14,055

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Mendive	100.0	4,226

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2016

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Ron Mendive ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ron Mendive Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	17,019
Total Votes				17,019
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Ron Mendive ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 3A, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Ron Mendive Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Michelle Lippert was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Terry C. Werner in the Republican primary. Lippert was defeated by Mendive in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ron Mendive Incumbent	70.3%	7,580
	Democratic	Michelle Lippert	29.7%	3,202
Total Votes				10,782

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ron Mendive Incumbent	65.6%	2,408
Terry C. Werner	34.4%	1,260
Total Votes		3,668

2012

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2012

Mendive ran in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A. He defeated Jeff Tyler in the Republican primary on May 15, 2012 by nine votes, and defeated Democratic candidate David Larsen in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ron Mendive	67.9%	11,855
	Democratic	David Larsen	32.1%	5,609
Total Votes				17,464

Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ron Mendive	50.1%	1,667
Jeff Tyler	49.9%	1,658
Total Votes		3,325

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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2012

Mendive's campaign website listed the following issues:

• LIFE

Excerpt: "I will support the right of the unborn child. Since Roe vs. Wade, over 50 million babies were denied the "right to life." Roe vs. Wade is an example of a law imposed by unelected judges. Result: a dismissal of an individual's contribution to the legislative process."

• LIBERTY

Excerpt: "I believe the citizens of Idaho own its natural resources. It has been said, "all wealth comes from the ground." The U.S. Forest Service Draft Management plan for the North Idaho Panhandle seeks to lock the people out of federal lands and lock our natural resources in, i.e. timber, minerals."

• PROPERTY

Excerpt: "I believe in personal property rights. The ability to own private property is a God given right and the corner stone of our Republic. Government was instituted to protect such rights, not to over regulate or "take away" our rights."

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Ron Mendive campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho House of Representatives District 5A	On the Ballot general	$6,500	$4,610
2022	Idaho House of Representatives District 5A	Won general	$14,200	$19,633
2020	Idaho House of Representatives District 3A	Won general	$16,225	N/A**
2018	Idaho House of Representatives District 3A	Won general	$2,700	N/A**
2016	Idaho House of Representatives, District 3-Position A	Won	$3,500	N/A**
2014	Idaho House of Representatives, District 3-Position A	Won	$15,490	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

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2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Citizens Alliance of Idaho Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to upholding and defending Idaho values. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Brandon Mitchell (R)	Idaho House of Representatives District 5A 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Vito Barbieri (R)	Idaho House of Representatives District 3A 2012-2022	Succeeded by Vito Barbieri (R)

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Current members of the Idaho House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Mike Moyle

Majority Leader:Jason Monks

Representatives

District 1A

Mark Sauter (R)

District 1B

Cornel Rasor (R)

District 2A

Heather Scott (R)

District 2B

Dale Hawkins (R)

District 3A

Vito Barbieri (R)

District 3B

Jordan Redman (R)

District 4A

Joe Alfieri (R)

District 4B

Elaine Price (R)

District 5A

Ron Mendive (R)

District 5B

Tony Wisniewski (R)

District 6A

Lori McCann (R)

District 6B

Brandon Mitchell (R)

District 7A

Mike Kingsley (R)

District 7B

Charlie Shepherd (R)

District 8A

Matthew Bundy (R)

District 8B

Megan Blanksma (R)

District 9A

Jacyn Gallagher (R)

District 9B

Judy Boyle (R)

District 10A

Mike Moyle (R)

District 10B

Bruce Skaug (R)

District 11A

Julie Yamamoto (R)

District 11B

Chris Allgood (R)

District 12A

Jeff Cornilles (R)

District 12B

Jaron Crane (R)

District 13A

Brent Crane (R)

District 13B

Kenny Wroten (R)

District 14A

Ted Hill (R)

District 14B

Josh Tanner (R)

District 15A

Steve Berch (D)

District 15B

Dori Healey (R)

District 16A

Soñia Galaviz (D)

District 16B

Todd Achilles (D)

District 17A

John Gannon (D)

District 17B

Megan Egbert (D)

District 18A

Ilana Rubel (D)

District 18B

Brooke Green (D)

District 19A

Lauren Necochea (D)

District 19B

Chris Mathias (D)

District 20A

Joe Palmer (R)

District 20B

James Holtzclaw (R)

District 21A

James Petzke (R)

District 21B

Jeff Ehlers (R)

District 22A

John Woude (R)

District 22B

Jason Monks (R)

District 23A

Melissa Durrant (R)

District 23B

Tina Lambert (R)

District 24A

Chenele Dixon (R)

District 24B

Steve Miller (R)

District 25A

Lance Clow (R)

District 25B

Gregory Lanting (R)

District 26A

Ned Burns (D)

District 26B

Jack Nelsen (R)

District 27A

Douglas Pickett (R)

District 27B

Clay Handy (R)

District 28A

Richard Cheatum (R)

District 28B

Dan Garner (R)

District 29A

Dustin Manwaring (R)

District 29B

Nate Roberts (D)

District 30A

David Cannon (R)

District 30B

Julianne Young (R)

District 31A

Jerald Raymond (R)

District 31B

Rod Furniss (R)

District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen (R)

District 32B

Wendy Horman (R)

District 33A

Barbara Ehardt (R)

District 33B

Marco Erickson (R)

District 34A

Jon Weber (R)

District 34B

Britt Raybould (R)

District 35A

Kevin Andrus (R)

District 35B

Josh Wheeler (R)

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Democratic Party (11)