Idaho economy has a long history of immigrant labor, and every industry is impacted by people who have come here from other countries. I fully support President Trumps border policies and the deportation of those who have crossed our border illegally. I also understand the practical impacts of deportation on Idaho industries, many of which have profited from unvetted illegal laborers for years. I want to build a path toward an Idaho that protects our citizens, understands the needs of businesses and defends the humanity those who come to work in our state, while leading the conversation in our Country.

Water is LIFE for every human, and especially in East Idaho where much of our industry is dependent upon surface water and ground water availability. I support efforts to retain and protect East Idaho water for use in East Idaho before sending it to the rest of the state.

For Men, Women AND Children. From conception to natural death. Abortion should not be the defining pillar of “Women’s Healthcare.” I believe that Idahoans deserve excellent lifelong healthcare that considers the miraculous uniqueness and differences between men and women. Women’s bodies are complex and often overlooked in healthcare, and calling abortion “healthcare” neglects so many other needs that women have. Idaho needs a comprehensive view of health to give our citizens the best quality of life.

Not just “Choice” but excellent options that meet students where their learning strengths are. Arts, Music, Physical Education, Creative Writing, American History, Technical skills, they’re all important, and we need to develop (or re-discover) the best way for the next generation to be well rounded, THINKING citizens equipped for the world we live in. Idaho students and their teachers deserve the best we can offer!

We live in a world that is preying on the young and threatening their innocence. Those who subvert parent’s authority to influence, pervert and use children for their own agendas and pleasure should be prosecuted harshly. Minimum sentencing for crimes against children is long overdue for our state.

The Right to Keep and Bear Arms by American citizens is the protection for our Constitution and for our Country. When this right is abused by immoral and unlawful men and women it should not diminish the right for those who use it morally and lawfully. There are so many emotions involved in this topic, and it deserves serious dialogue with the compassion and courage to engage with our fellow citizens for unity and understanding among our communities. The Second Amendment should make our citizens safer and more secure, not be a point of division and vitriol.

Capitalism has been proven to be the best way to promote creativity and innovation. I believe hard work and excellence should be rewarded and businesses should be free to succeed or fail with minimal interference (or support) from government. I support the Trump tariffs to offset taxes and innovative ways to reduce taxes on citizens wherever possible.

Citizens are free to make decisions for their own bodies, not for the bodies of anyone else. Experimental injections and masks are your choice but should not be mandated by the government or your employer. 

Our courts are full and real victims wait years for justice. There should be penalties for those who bog down the system and bring frivolous lawsuits or engage in “lawfare” on personal vendettas. Minimum sentencing and penalties for capital crimes should be enforced, and judges who are soft need to retire. 

Even Heaven has walls and gates. We need to secure our communities and country as we would secure our own homes for our families. If someone comes in uninvited, they are perceived as a threat. We are not being inhospitable; we are ensuring that those who come into our home are going to contribute to the peace and well-being of those who live there. Those with other intentions should be stopped.