Rick Cheatum
House 28A
Hometown: Pocatello
Occupation: Retired broadcast journalist, retired auto sales, city council member
Statement: “As a Republican with a moderate conservative approach, I firmly believe in the power of local governance and equitable resource allocation. Serving on the Taxation and Revenue, Local Government, and H/R and Commerce committees, I champion policies that resonate with the needs of our constituents.”
Endorsements:
IACI / Idaho Prosperity Fund
National Rifle Association
WinAg PAC
Primary: Defeated James Lamborn and Mike Saville 40% – 33.2% – 26.9%
Opponent: Unopposed
Time in office: 1 term
Committees:
Commerce & Human Resources
Local Government
Revenue & Taxation
Affiliation: Main Street Caucus
Freedom Index: 39.6% (Lifetime 41.4%)
IACI Score: 77 (Lifetime 83)
Platform Rating: 47.62%
Resources:
Legislative Website
Official Website
Twitter
Facebook
Sunshine
Ballotpedia
Think Liberty
