Biography
Mary Shea is the Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] An attorney, she said in a 2024 Ballotpedia survey that she has practiced law in Southeast Idaho for over two decades, specializing in child welfare.[2][3]
Mary Shea earned a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in 1987 and a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1990.[2] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as attorney, small business owner and program coordinator for the Paralegal Studies Program at Idaho State University.[2] She has been affiliated with organizations including the Idaho State Bar, the American Bar Association and the Idaho Legal Aid Board.[2]
Shea ran for the same District 29A seat in 2024 and lost the general election to incumbent Republican Dustin W. Manwaring, 55.2 percent to 44.8 percent.[2] In her 2024 survey responses, she listed strengthening public education, improving mental health resources and restoring civility in politics as her key messages.[3]
- 1.Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Mary Shea - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Mary Shea, 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 29A
Mary Shea is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 29A as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
