Biography
Shaila Tate is an independent candidate for Idaho State Senate District 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Ron Taylor (D) and Republican Bryan Hyde.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has worked in the Idaho State Legislature for the last four years and is running outside the two major parties.[3]
Tate earned an associate degree from Bradford Christian College in 2026.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as an independent candidate and said she is seeking the seat that covers Blaine, Lincoln and Jerome counties.[3]
In the survey, Tate said her key messages include opposing abortion, closing federal and state borders and deporting people in the country illegally, and returning money to taxpayers through smaller government.[3] She also listed protecting gun rights and fighting for the next generation among her priorities.[3]
- 1.Shaila Tate - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Idaho State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Shaila Tate, Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Idaho Senate District 26
Shaila Tate is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 26 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
