Biography
Loren Petty is the Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 22A, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Kelly Walton.[1][2] A Marine Corps veteran and former roofing-business worker, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he supports public education and opposes Idaho's private-school voucher program.[3]
Loren Petty was born in Boise, Idaho, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981, and graduated from Capital High School.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree from Boise State University in 2001, and his career experience includes work as a construction professional.[2] In his survey he said he served as a Marine infantryman, worked in the family roofing business from 1981 to 2021, and published a newsprint periodical called Boise Times from 1992 to 1997.[3]
Petty ran for the same seat in 2024, when incumbent John Vander Woude won the general election.[2][3] In his 2026 survey he also named Idaho's abortion law, the state minimum wage, tenant protections and campaign finance among his concerns.[3]
- 1.Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Loren Petty · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Loren Petty - 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 22A
Loren Petty is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 22A as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.