Idaho Candidates
Governor: Steven Heidt
As a lifelong educator, I am committed to public service. I am a 4th generation Idahoan. My wife and I have five children and two grandchildren, who have all made Idaho their home. I received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations & Diplomacy in 1986 from BYU Provo.
Healthcare: Medicare & Medicaid expansion. Increased access to mental health care services for drug & alcohol rehabilitation.
Education: Secure full funding of all education in Idaho, from preschool through college. Competitive compensation for teachers and the right to collective bargaining.
Taxation: repeal the grocery tax. Implementation of a graduated corporate tax & fair share–taxation for businesses.
Environment: Good stewardship & proper maintenance. Switching to clean & renewable energy. Maintaining & protecting Idaho's pristine public lands.
Lt. Governor: Terri Pickens Manweiler
Terri Pickens Manweiler is a fourth-generation Idahoan born and raised in Pocatello. She graduated from the University of Southern California and University of Idaho Law School and became the founding partner in Pickens Law, P.A in 2008, where she is still practicing today. Terri, her husband, Mark, and her two children currently reside in Boise.
Secretary of State: Shawn Keenan
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Attorney General:
Tom Arkoosh
I’m a 4th generation Idahoan. I grew up on a family farm in Gooding, Idaho, attended Harvard, and received my law degree from the University of Idaho. During my 44-year legal career, I have successfully practiced in almost every field, with particular emphasis on water law, civil litigation, criminal law and administrative law. I have managed my own law firm for more than 30 years and am known as an accomplished advocate and effective manager. The Idaho attorney general’s office needs a leader with broad experience, demonstrated legal ability, and political independence. That’s what I offer. I also have the backbone to resist extremists who would push their own narrow agendas and promote their own political ambitions.
Unlike my opponent, I will not file frivolous, costly lawsuits to score political points or cater to partisan interests. This election is critical because it will set the tone of our politics for years, maybe decades, to come. We can have peace, prosperity, and a strong democracy; or we can have hate, fear, and potentially irreparable harm to America as we know it. The forces of extremism are on the march in Idaho. There are those who would shred the rule of law, impose tyranny, and appeal to hatred and violence. We must do everything we can to preserve reason and democracy. I respectfully invite you to support my campaign and ask for your vote.
Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Terry Gilbert
I am running to give a voice to the Idaho parents, students, teachers and support personnel who are weary of those in power failing year after year to live up to their constitutional duty to fund public education.
State Treasurer:
Deborah Silver
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State Controller: Dianna David
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