Biography
Aaron Hayes is the Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 4B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Elaine Price (R).[1][2] Hayes is a music teacher and parent in Coeur d'Alene.[1][3]
Aaron Hayes graduated from North Central High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University in 2005, and received a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University in 2016.[1] His profession is listed as music teacher.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Hayes described himself as a teacher and parent in Coeur d'Alene and said the state's primary job is supporting teachers, first responders, nurses and other residents.[3] He listed education, the environment, and law enforcement and first responders as the policy areas he is most passionate about.[3] Among his key messages, he said laws targeting specific groups based on gender or institutionalizing specific religious practice should be repealed, and he described "aimless tax cuts" as damaging to the state.[3]
- 1.Aaron Hayes - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Aaron Hayes - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Idaho House District 4B
Aaron Hayes is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 4B as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
