Idaho Legislative Candidates
District 29
Idaho Senate: James D. Ruchti
James is fighting for an Idaho that works for all of us— protecting our schools, our public lands, and our hard-working families. James’ focus is your focus: To prioritize the real issues that matter to everyday Idahoans.
Idaho House Seat A: Mary Shea
Mary Shea's journey highlights the power of resilience, the importance of service, and the impact of values-based leadership. Throughout every challenge and decision, she has remained steadfast in advocating for justice, equality, and opportunity. Her vision for Idaho is one where these principles shape collective efforts to build a community that uplifts every resident. This vision is deeply influenced by her life experiences—overcoming adversity, embracing change, and dedicating herself to serving others.
Idaho House Seat B : Nate Roberts
Nate is running for re-election to Idaho State Representative in District 29, Pocatello, because he believes in the values that so many Idahoans share. He believes in the idea that hard work earns a fair opportunity, in viewing others as equals, and in serving his community because it is others’ home as much as it is ours. Too many legislators speak to these ideals without practicing them. Nate is committed to making them a reality.
Idaho Legislative Candidates
District 28
Idaho State Senate: Mandy Peace
Mandy Peace is a dedicated candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 28, committed to serving her community through a focus on transparency, economic growth, and accessible public services. With a background deeply rooted in education and financial policy, Mandy's platform centers on three core pillars: securing equitable, accessible education for all Idaho students, supporting critical care access hospitals to ensure quality healthcare in small communities, and safeguarding Idaho's public lands and resources for the people. A champion of collaborative governance, she is particularly focused on building strong, respectful government-to-government relationships with tribal nations, engaging with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to ensure indigenous voices are meaningfully integrated into the legislative process. By combining a pragmatic approach to economic resilience with a commitment to listening and advocacy, Mandy aims to bring a fresh perspective to the State Senate that honors Idaho's heritage while effectively addressing the challenges of today.
Idaho House Seat A: Kim Jackman
Kim’s story isn’t about politics — it’s about people. It’s about believing in the power of community. It’s about ensuring that no one is left without a voice. And it’s about building the kind of village where families and communities can thrive — the kind of village District 28 already knows how to be.
Idaho House Seat B : Jayson Meline
Born and raised in Pocatello. Attended schools in School District 25. Post secondary education: BYU-Provo, Arizona State University, Monterey Institute of International Studies, and La Universidad Autónoma de Mexico with study related to finance, international relations, public administration, forensic linguistics, judicial translation and interpretation. First and foremost, Jayson is a son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. He has worked in the corporate, non-profit, small business, and public sectors involving international production and distribution, economic and micro enterprise development, the judiciary across State and Federal Jurisdictions as well civilian work for law enforcement and immigration courts. He presently works in the insurance industry and resides in Chubbuck. Jayson is seeking public office for the first time with an independent, practical, balanced, and sensible approach as an active listener of everyone in Legislative District 28.
Idaho Legislative Candidates
District 35
Idaho State Senate: Marty Rotz-Kilhefner
The Republican machine in Idaho must be broken up. Marty believes we need a more balanced two-party system of representation. I believe in Protecting women's healthcare, strengthening PUBLIC schools, caring for our environment, and Treating Every person with dignity and respect