Kootenai County Election Results: Republican Legislators Hold Key Districts

KOOTENAI COUNTY — Republican legislative candidates held their positions across major Kootenai County districts in the November 3 general election, according to unofficial returns reported on November 4. The results encompassed state Senate and House races across the county.

In Senate District 3, Republican incumbent Doug Okuniewicz received 19,374 votes, or 77.2%, compared with 5,720 votes and 22.8% for Democrat Brian Seguin. In District 5, Republican Carl Bjerke received 15,920 votes, or 76.0%, to Democrat Adam Chapman’s 5,038 votes, or 24.0%.

In the District 5 House Seat A race, Republican Ron Mendive received 15,756 votes, or 75.2%, over Democrat Mirna Pleines, who received 5,195 votes, or 24.8%. These are legislative district totals, not countywide ballots cast in a single race.

The Coeur d’Alene Press reported that Republicans led eight contested legislative races in the area. Other candidates receiving the larger reported vote totals included Ben Toews in Senate District 4, Vito Barbieri in House District 3A, Joe Alfieri and Elaine Price in District 4 House seats, and Tony Wisniewski in District 5B.

The November 4 returns provide a broad outline of the legislative delegation expected to represent the county. The reported November 4 totals remain unofficial until canvassing and certification.

Reporting status: Unofficial returns from the November 3, 2026 general election, as reported in November 4 source snapshots. These figures are subject to canvassing and certification.

Sources: Official Kootenai County election-results portal, Coeur d’Alene Press November 4 reporting, Idaho district results, DDHQ Senate District 5.