Theresa Denham is a dedicated community advocate, lifelong Republican, served as a delegate to the Republican Party in Idaho.and now most recently is a candidate for Canyon County Commissioner Seat 1. Renowned for her resolute commitment to citizen values, personal freedoms, and family. Anchored by her deep faith in God, Theresa’s values are manifested through her integrity, servant leadership, and desire for transparency, truth and justice. Her rich life experience, rooted in the stories of her father—an escapee from Communist Bulgaria—has imbued her with a profound respect for freedom, land stewardship, and food security. As a top student in Animal Sciences and later in Business Management and CIT, Theresa parlayed her academic achievements into a life of volunteer service and leadership. She found purpose in helping the community after facing personal adversity when her daughter fell critically ill. Unable to get adequate treatment, she took action, founding a nonprofit to support families navigating rare diseases. Her tireless advocacy led her to state politics and international advocacy, where she influenced research, and physician education about rare diseases and later engaged in an international collaborative AdHoc committee team member creating ICD diagnostic codes.

An entrepreneur, Theresa and her husband manage a farm, and enjoy outdoor activities with their family, including their three children and grandchildren. Her eldest son is a successful business owner, her second is a disabled veteran, and her daughter is an active community member.