Ali Rabe (16)

Ali Rabe is the Democratic Idaho State Senator representing District 16. She is a born-and-raised Idahoan, mom, wife, community leader, and attorney committed to addressing housing crises, public education, transit, childcare, healthcare, public lands access, women's rights, and property tax relief.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from The College of Idaho and William & Mary Law School with honors.
• Political Experience: First ran for office in 2020 after being encouraged by Maryanne Jordan. Elected as Idaho State Senator for District 16, where she has focused on housing and homelessness issues.
• Notable Achievements:
  • Secured $50 million for Idaho’s Housing Trust Fund in 2021, creating over 1,200 affordable housing units.
  • Passed legislation limiting and increasing transparency for junk fees charged to renters.
  • Passed a bill removing dismissed evictions from tenants’ records amid rising housing costs.
  • Passed a bill enabling shelters to provide services to runaway youth.
• Professional Background: Founded and serves as executive director of Gem State Housing Alliance; prior work in public service addressing poverty and rural disparities.