Kathy Dawes

Kathy Dawes is the Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Brandon Mitchell (R).[1][2] Dawes, an educator, was the Democratic candidate for the same seat in 2024.[1]

Kathy Dawes earned a bachelor's degree from Carleton College in 1970 and a graduate degree from the University of Idaho in 1976, and her profession is listed as educator.[1] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she said she came to Moscow to attend the University of Idaho, where she received a master's degree in zoology, and later worked in the Moscow School District as an eighth-grade science teacher.[3] She also said she was a founding member of the Palouse chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, is active in the League of Women Voters of Idaho and Braver Angels, and served 13 years on the Latah County Parks Board.[3]

Dawes was the Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 6B in 2024, when incumbent Brandon Mitchell defeated her in the November 5 general election.[1] In the same survey she described her aims as restoring balance to the legislature, empowering communities with resources for local problems, and "depolarizing" Idaho.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.