Biography
Nate Roberts is the Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces Republican Jennifer Miles.[1][2] An electrician by trade, he previously represented District 29B from 2022 to 2024.[2]
Nate Roberts was born in Coos Bay, Oregon.[2] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as working as an electrician and construction professional on industrial, commercial and residential projects, and as recording secretary and registrar at IBEW Local 449.[2] In a 2022 Ballotpedia survey, he said he had more than 30 years of experience in the electrical and construction trades and had taught at the College of Southern Idaho.[3]
Roberts won the District 29B seat in the 2022 general election, defeating Republican Jake Stevens 50.4 percent to 49.6 percent.[2] During the 2023-2024 term he was assigned to committees including Agricultural Affairs, Commerce and Human Resources, Health and Welfare, and State Affairs.[2] He lost re-election in 2024 to Republican Tanya Burgoyne, 47.4 percent to 52.6 percent.[2] In his 2022 survey responses, Roberts listed bodily autonomy, funding for public education, property taxes and affordable housing as his key messages.[3]
- 1.Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Nate Roberts - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Nate Roberts, 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 29B
Nate Roberts is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 29B as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.