Steven Thayn

Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954, in Richland, Washington) was an American Republican politician who served has Idaho State Senator representing District 8 from 2012-2022. Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012. He was candidate for Idaho Republican Party Chair at the 2026 Convention, taking second place with only 155 votes.

Education Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.

Elections + District 11 Senate - Gem County and part of Canyon CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2004 Primary 3,40265.0%1,39826.7%4348.3%

+ District 11 House Seat A - Gem County and part of Canyon CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2006 Primary 2,75952.3%2,51347.7%2006 General 9,29475.4%3,02624.6%2008 Primary 2,07438.3%1,67730.9%1,67030.8%2008 General 11,53859.9%7,72440.1%2010 Primary 3,46465.1%1,85634.9%2010 General 11,687100%

+ District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley CountiesYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary 3,31244.6%2,06527.8%2,05327.6%2012 General 13,06861.0%6,65631.0%1,7138.0%2014 Primary 6,389100.0%2014 General 10,67571.4%4,26628.6%2016 Primary 5,921100.0%2016 General 16,01575.5%4,82622.7%3771.8%2018 Primary 4,56855.8%3,62044.2%2018 General 14,12871.0%4,51022.7%1,2656.4%