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Steven P. Thayn
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 8
In office
December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2022
Preceded bySheryl Nuxoll
Succeeded byGeoff Schroeder (redistricting)
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 11 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012
Preceded byKathy Skippen
Succeeded byGayle Batt (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1954-01-30) January 30, 1954 (age 72)
Richland, Washington
PartyRepublican
SpouseSheryll
Children8
EducationTreasure Valley Community College
Boise State University
ProfessionTeacher, farmer
Websitesteventhayn.com

Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954, in Richland, Washington)[1] was an American Republican politician who served has Idaho State Senator representing District 8 from 2012-2022.[2] Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012.[3] He was candidate for Idaho Republican Party Chair at the 2026 Convention,[4] taking second place with only 155 votes.[5]

Education

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Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.

Elections

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District 11 Senate - Gem County and part of Canyon County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2004 Primary[6] Brad Little (incumbent) 3,402 65.0% Steven Thayn 1,398 26.7% Walt Bayes 434 8.3%
District 11 House Seat A - Gem County and part of Canyon County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2006 Primary[7] Steven Thayn 2,759 52.3% Kathy Skippen (incumbent) 2,513 47.7%
2006 General[8] Steven Thayn 9,294 75.4% Kirsten Faith Richardson 3,026 24.6%
2008 Primary[9] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 2,074 38.3% Matt Beebe 1,677 30.9% Gary Bauer 1,670 30.8%
2008 General[10] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 11,538 59.9% Bob Solomon 7,724 40.1%
2010 Primary[11] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 3,464 65.1% Mike Pullin 1,856 34.9%
2010 General[12] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 11,687 100%
District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[13] Steven Thayn 3,312 44.6% Alan Ward 2,065 27.8% Terry Gestrin 2,053 27.6%
2012 General[14] Steven Thayn 13,068 61.0% Joanna Clausen 6,656 31.0% Kirsten Faith Richardson 1,713 8.0%
2014 Primary[15] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 6,389 100.0%
2014 General[16] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 10,675 71.4% Kirsten Faith Richardson 4,266 28.6%
2016 Primary[17] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 5,921 100.0%
2016 General[18] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 16,015 75.5% Kirsten Faith Richardson 4,826 22.7% William Sifford (W/I) 377 1.8%
2018 Primary[19] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 4,568 55.8% Marla Lawson 3,620 44.2%
2018 General[20] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 14,128 71.0% Bill Sifford 4,510 22.7% Kirsten Faith Richardson 1,265 6.4%

References

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  1. ↑ "House Membership: Steven P. Thayn". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sen. Steven Thayn". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Representative Steven 'Steve' P. Thayn's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. ↑ "RELEASE: Steven Thayn Announces Candidacy for Idaho Republican Party Chairman | Gem State Chronicle". 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  5. ↑ "Idaho GOP Convention Concludes With Leadership Election | Gem State Chronicle". 2026-06-21. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  6. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  7. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  8. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  9. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  10. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  11. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  12. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  13. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  14. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  15. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  16. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  17. ↑ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  18. ↑ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  19. ↑ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  20. ↑ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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