Annie Henderson Haws (16B)

Annie Henderson Haws is a Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 16B . Appointed by Governor Brad Little on July 22, 2025, she fills the vacancy for Seat B and serves through December 2026. Born October 18, 1984, in Machias, Maine, she is a Boise resident, attorney, and advocate focused on access to justice, constitutional rights, equity, and environmental protection, including defending over 43,000 acres of tribal land with the Nez Perce Tribe. Her civil litigation practice at Holland & Hart handles complex commercial disputes, and she advises on law and policy impacts. Notable achievements include extensive pro bono work for access-to-justice initiatives, supporting women in the judiciary, and leading counsel for Idahoans United for Women and Families to protect ballot initiative rights.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Served as a judicial law clerk for two judges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho before private practice.
• Political Experience: Appointed to Idaho House District 16B on July 22, 2025; current term ends December 2026. Brings community leadership and public service commitment shaped by legal career.