Grayson Stone has stepped down from the Twin Falls City Council to concentrate on his campaign for a permanent seat in the Idaho House of Representatives. Stone submitted his resignation letter Monday evening, and the departure became effective at midnight.
Stone is running for District 25A, a legislative seat he previously occupied as a substitute during the last session. Representative Don Hall had vacated the position due to health reasons, prompting Stone’s interim service. After defeating an opponent in the May primary election, Stone now faces a Democratic challenger in the upcoming general election.
In his resignation statement, Stone explained that he could not effectively balance the duties of local governance with the demands of a statewide campaign. “I can’t divide my time between the City Council and my pursuit of a state legislative seat,” Stone said.
Council Composition at Risk
The Twin Falls City Council currently operates with seven members. However, the body faces a potential reduction in its ranks if another council member succeeds in her own legislative bid. Councilwoman Cherie Vollmer is running for a seat in Legislative District 25B. Both Stone and Vollmer are Republicans.
If both candidates win their respective elections in November, the City Council would be reduced to five members. The staggered timing of their resignations helps the city avoid immediate quorum issues that could disrupt local government operations. There are no pending council elections scheduled to replace them directly.
Vacancy Process
With Stone’s departure, the city will open the vacancy to public applications. The mayor and remaining council members will select an appointee to fill the seat temporarily. That appointee would then be required to run in a special election or the next general cycle to secure a permanent role on the council.
Voters in Twin Falls County have until October 23 to register for the upcoming election, according to the county clerk’s office. The deadline ensures eligible residents can participate in selecting their local and state representatives this fall.