Josh Keyser

Josh Keyser
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 20th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2024
Preceded byChuck Winder
Personal details
Born1986 or 1987 (age 39–40)
PartyRepublican
SpouseMichelle Keyser
Children3
EducationVanguard University (B.A.)
Websitejoshkeyser4idaho.com

Josh Keyser (born 1986-1987) is an American politician and businessman who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 20th district. He was first elected in 2024, defeating Republican incumbent and former Senate Leader Chuck Winder with 52% of the vote in the Republican primary.

Personal life and career

Keyser formerly served as a Marine and trained for the Boise Police Department. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Vanguard University. He moved to Meridian from California in 2018.

Political views

Homelessness

Keyser was a co-sponsor of two bills in March 2025 which banned homeless encampments, such as tents, from being placed on public property, including cars and sidewalks.

Welfare

Keyser co-sponsored House Bill 199 in March 2025, which lowers the cap of maximum income for refugees in Idaho for federal medical aid.

References

  1. ↑ "Sen. Josh Keyser - Idaho State Legislature". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  2. ↑ Guido, Laura (2024-05-22). "Idaho Senate president pro tem ousted in Republican primary". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  3. ↑ Evans, Rose (2024-10-18). "Voter Guide: 2024 general election, Legislature District 20 | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  4. ↑ Talerico, Kate (2019-11-04). "Boise police trainees claim retaliation from supervisors | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  5. ↑ Norimine, Hayat (2024-05-10). "Idaho Statesman Voter Guide: 2024 GOP primary, District 20 | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  6. ↑ Dutton, Audrey (2024-06-04). "What Idaho's Republican Primary Says About America's Culture Wars -- ProPublica". ProPublica. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  7. ↑ "About | JoshKeyser4Idaho". Josh Keyser for Idaho. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  8. ↑ Carmel, Margaret (2025-03-10). "Legislature moves forward bills limiting city homelessness policy- BoiseDev". BoiseDev. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  9. ↑ Pfannenstiel, Kyle (2025-03-17). "Idaho bill to limit refugee eligibility for medical aid program heads to governor  • Idaho Capital Sun". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2025-09-02.