| District | 20th |
|---|---|
| State senate | Idaho |
| Term start | December 1, 2024 |
| Predecessor | Chuck Winder |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michelle Keyser |
| Website | joshkeyser4idaho.com |
| Education | Vanguard University (B.A.) |
| Birth date | c. 1987 |
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.[1] He was first elected in 2024, defeating Republican incumbent and former Senate Leader Chuck Winder with 52% of the vote in the Republican primary.[2]
Personal life and career
Keyser formerly served as a Marine and trained for the Boise Police Department.[3][4] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Vanguard University.[5] He moved to Meridian from California in 2018.[6][7]
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.[8]
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.[9]
References
- ^ "Sen. Josh Keyser - Idaho State Legislature". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Guido, Laura (2024-05-22). "Idaho Senate president pro tem ousted in Republican primary". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Evans, Rose (2024-10-18). "Voter Guide: 2024 general election, Legislature District 20 | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Talerico, Kate (2019-11-04). "Boise police trainees claim retaliation from supervisors | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Norimine, Hayat (2024-05-10). "Idaho Statesman Voter Guide: 2024 GOP primary, District 20 | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Dutton, Audrey (2024-06-04). "What Idaho's Republican Primary Says About America's Culture Wars -- ProPublica". ProPublica. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ "About | JoshKeyser4Idaho". Josh Keyser for Idaho. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Carmel, Margaret (2025-03-10). "Legislature moves forward bills limiting city homelessness policy- BoiseDev". BoiseDev. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ 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.