Stephanie Mickelsen

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Stephanie Mickelsen
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Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Idaho House of Representatives District 32A
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$19,913/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Associate

Brigham Young University–Idaho, 1988

Personal
Birthplace
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Religion
Christian-Mormon
Profession
Chief financial officer
Contact

Stephanie Mickelsen (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 32A. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Mickelsen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 32A. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Stephanie Mickelsen was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mickelsen graduated from Blackfoot High School. She earned an associate degree from Brigham Young University of Idaho in 1988. Mickelsen's career experience includes working as the CFO of Mickelsen Farms. As of 2024, Mickelsen was affiliated with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.[1][2][3]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Mickelsen was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2026

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Incumbent Stephanie Mickelsen and Sean Crystal are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on November 3, 2026.


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2024

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General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Incumbent Stephanie Mickelsen won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
16,117

Total votes: 16,117
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Incumbent Stephanie Mickelsen defeated Kelly Golden and Sean Crystal in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen Candidate Connection
 
60.3
 
4,089
Kelly Golden
 
32.2
 
2,184
Image of Sean Crystal
Sean Crystal Candidate Connection
 
7.5
 
506

Total votes: 6,779
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen (R)
 
100.0
 
10,227

Total votes: 10,227
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen defeated Nicholas Christiansen in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Mickelsen
Stephanie Mickelsen
 
62.1
 
4,300
Image of Nicholas Christiansen
Nicholas Christiansen Candidate Connection
 
37.9
 
2,620

Total votes: 6,920
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Candidate Connection

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I have been married to my husband Mark for 36 years. We have 4 children and soon to be 17 grandchildren. Currently I am the CFO for Mickelsen Farms, LLC. I graduated from BYU-I with an associate degree in Economics. My community service has included the following: Trustee for College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Farm Bureau State Director, Bonneville County Farm Bureau President, EIRMC Board of Director, Bonneville County Republican Women President, Legislative District 30 Chair, and the last 2 years as State Representative for 32A.
  • Border security is a key issue facing not only my district but the entire country. Securing our border and enforcing immigration laws must be a priority. All other industrialized nations protect their borders and enforce their immigration laws. Allowing this huge wave of undocumented immigrants is costing states significant stress. I will fight the Biden administration and hold them accountable to fix this problem. We need safe communities and that starts with not having a porous southern border.
  • My constituents are feeling the stress of Biden's poor economic policies. I will fight for good economic policies that don't diminish the value of a dollar. As a legislator, I will work for good economic policies that invest taxpayer dollars and keep taxes low.
  • Good police and public safety are an issue that is paramount to my voters. With the porous southern border, illegal drugs are flowing into our state. I have supported and will continue to fight for our state police and public safety funding. Now isn't the time to scrimp on our investment for those that keep us safe. I supported mandatory minimums for fentanyl dealers and will continue to support policies that are tough on crime.
In addition to securing our southern border, investing in our state police, and creating economic policies that create a robust economy; I am committed to Idaho's public schools. Our children are the future and we must invest in them to give them the greatest economic foundation for a strong and healthy future. Idaho's public education system is vital to giving children a hand up not a hand out. I will continue to support teachers and give them the necessary keys to help all children reach their full potential. Idaho's water is key to allowing agriculture, industry and cities future growth. I will continue to work toward solutions that will stabilize this critical resource and protect it for the next generation.
Integrity, honesty, and being a statesman are critical to an elected official. Having integrity means fulfilling our responsibilities and keeping our word. Integrity means standing up and out on issues that are critical to my constituents even when others follow the popular mood of the day. Having honesty as an elected officials means being willing to have the hard conversations and being truthful. So many of today's politicians have lost their constitution of truth. We must as a country do what is right and honest even when it is hard. I also believe that being a statesman is critical. When voting on policy we need to look at not what a political party is demanding but what do my constituents need and what is best. When looking at an issue a statesman will do not only what's best for their community but for their state and their country.
My first job was babysitting for about 5 years for a lovely family that then gave me the opportunity to work in their law firm after school. I've worked as a waitress and cleaned a bank to help pay my way to college. After college, I worked for the City of Idaho Falls as an accounts payable clerk. For the past 36 years I have helped my husband grow our potato farming business.
No I don't believe prior experience is essential for those wishing to serve in the legislature. I do believe that varied experiences in the private sector help make a better legislator.
Listening in on the hearing over private school tax credits was insightful. I was most impacted by the little retired ladies on fixed incomes and their opposition to funding private school with their tax dollars.
Idaho Fraternal Order of Police, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Pac, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, NRA, Idaho Falls Fire Fighters PAC, Governor Brad Little, State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, Brad & Andrea Hall, Lisa Burtenshaw, Jerry Hong, Randy Hughes, Mark Kerback, & many more
I'm on Revenue and Taxation, Resources, and Energy, Environment & Technology.
The state needs be 100% transparent. Tax payer dollars are sacred and should be spent with extreme care.

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2022

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Campaign finance summary


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Stephanie Mickelsen campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Idaho House of Representatives District 32AWon general$84,111 $76,183
2022Idaho House of Representatives District 32AWon general$65,758 $61,151
Grand total$149,869 $137,334
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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External links

Footnotes

  1. Idaho State Legislature, "Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen," accessed January 17, 2023
  2. LinkedIn, "Stephanie Mickelsen," accessed January 17, 2023
  3. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 23, 2024

Political offices
Preceded by
Marc Gibbs (R)
Idaho House of Representatives District 32A
2022-Present
Succeeded by
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