Lyle Johnstone
House 26B
Hometown: Eden
Occupation: Retired farmer, equipment sales
Statement: “I have three sons & daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren—and I care deeply about their futures. I have been consistently disappointed and increasingly horrified by the actions of the representatives we elect; now it is time for me to go to Boise and join with other likeminded Liberty-Conscious Representatives to drain the Idaho Republican swamp.”
Endorsements:
Citizens Alliance of Idaho
ConservativesOf
Idaho Freedom PAC
Magic Valley Liberty Alliance
Stand for Health Freedom
Stop Idaho RINOs
Resources:
Official Website
Facebook
Twitter
Sunshine
Ballotpedia
Jack Nelsen
House 26B
Hometown: Jerome
Occupation: Retired
Statement: “Idaho needs leaders with a common sense approach to challenging issues, a commitment to integrity, and most of all, leaders who respect their constituents, their fellow legislators, and the future generations who will inherit this great state from us.”
Endorsements:
IACI / Idaho Prosperity Fund
Idaho Farm Bureau
WinAg PAC
Primary: Defeated Lyle Johnstone 52.2% – 47.8%
Opponent: Chris Hansen (Democrat)
Time in office: 1 term
Committees:
Agricultural Affairs
Education
Resources & Conservation
Affiliation: Main Street Caucus
Freedom Index: 31.3% (Lifetime 39.0%)
IACI Score: 85 (Lifetime 93)
Platform Rating: 34.15%
Resources:
Legislative Website
Official Website
Twitter
Facebook
Sunshine
Ballotpedia
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