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 Primary3,40265.0%1,39826.7%4348.3%
+ District 11 House Seat A - Gem County and part of Canyon CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2006 Primary2,75952.3%2,51347.7%2006 General9,29475.4%3,02624.6%2008 Primary2,07438.3%1,67730.9%1,67030.8%2008 General11,53859.9%7,72440.1%2010 Primary3,46465.1%1,85634.9%2010 General11,687100%
+ District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley CountiesYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary3,31244.6%2,06527.8%2,05327.6%2012 General13,06861.0%6,65631.0%1,7138.0%2014 Primary6,389100.0%2014 General10,67571.4%4,26628.6%2016 Primary5,921100.0%2016 General16,01575.5%4,82622.7%3771.8%2018 Primary4,56855.8%3,62044.2%2018 General14,12871.0%4,51022.7%1,2656.4%
References
External links Steven P. Thayn at the Idaho Legislature