Canyon County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Travis Palmer is a Republican candidate running for election to the Canyon County Commissioner Board District 1 in Idaho. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Priorities: Restore collaboration between the county and the cities within it. · Increase transparency and responsiveness between the county and citizens. · Balance development in Canyon County through careful planning to protect agricultural lands and heritage.

Stewart Hyndman is a Republican candidate running for Canyon County Commissioner Board District 1 in Idaho. A University of Idaho graduate and lifelong Idahoan, Hyndman has a diverse background including roles as a professor, manager of a large cattle operation, and State Marketing Director for the Idaho Department of Agriculture. He is also an entrepreneur and serves as the Idaho GOP State Committeeman for Canyon Co

Priorities: Ensure new development pays its own way through impact fees and responsible budgeting to prevent property tax increases for existing homeowners. · Prioritize funding for modern public safety facilities, including the jail, to support officers and public safety. · Manage growth responsibly by protecting agricultural land, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with new development, and allowing denial of development if community needs are not met.

Jeffrey Skinner is listed as an Independent candidate. The provided research notes do not contain any biographical or political information pertaining to a candidate named Jeffrey Skinner, nor details about offices sought or jurisdictions.

Scott Brock is a Republican candidate running for election to the Canyon County Commissioner Board District 1 in Idaho, with the primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. He is involved with the Middleton Chamber of Commerce and serves as president of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Idaho. Brock has previously sought election to the Idaho State Senate and House of Representatives.

Priorities: Curbing unchecked growth and protecting agricultural land by limiting rezoning for residential development · Promoting fiscal responsibility through line-by-line review of the county budget to control spending and taxes · Limiting government overreach and reducing regulations on citizens

Brad Holton is a Republican currently serving as the Canyon County Commissioner for District 2 and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. A lifelong resident of Canyon County, he previously served 27 years as the Mayor of Greenleaf and has owned a local small business for over 46 years.

Priorities: Address rising residential property taxes and ensure new growth pays its way, including implementing impact fees. · Work on employee retention within county government. · Protect and enhance the agricultural community and address water quality.