Issues

We are living in a time when the values we hold dear are being tested. But there’s one thing we know for certain: parents must always have the right to make decisions about the betterment of their children’s lives. I am here to stand up for parental rights—the foundation of a strong, free society.

As Republicans, we believe in the power of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and family values. We know that parents are the first and most important educators, protectors, and advocates for their children. That’s why I am committed to ensuring that parents, not the government, have the final say over their children’s upbringing, their education, and their mental, spiritual, emotional, physical well-being.

In recent years, we’ve seen growing efforts to undermine the role of parents: From government-run schools pushing Democrat agendas, to woke sociopolitical activists trying to form our kids’ hearts and minds… government, social media, entertainment, and corporate news are telling parents how to raise their children, and have been attempting to replace parents for decades. We must not stand for this ‘ethics and influence’ usurpation any longer! Parents, not bureaucrats, should have the authority to make decisions which affect our kids—whether it’s about their healthcare, their education, or their morality.

Our country was built on the principle that parents — not the government — have the authority and autonomy to mold their children’s future. When we undermine parental rights, we undermine the very foundation of the family! The family is the cornerstone of a strong, prosperous society.

When I say, “parental rights” I’m talking about our all-encompassing right to protect our children’s health care decisions — especially when it comes to medical procedures or treatments that affect their future. Parents, not the government, should be in control of their children’s healthcare, and I am here to stand up and fight for that right! No government, no school, no institution should ever take away a parent’s right to be involved in their child’s healthcare decisions. The government must never be allowed to hide life-altering decisions from parents, especially when it comes to something as important as “gender-affirming” treatments for minors, or abortions.

We must stand together and push back against all forces which seek to erode parental rights. Whether it’s fighting against harmful school policies, standing up for parental consent in healthcare, or simply protecting the right of parents to raise their children in a way that aligns with their values, we must never let the government dictate how we raise our kids.

So, let me be clear: As your representative, I will fight every day to ensure that parents have the authority to make decisions for their children. We will stand for parental rights, and we will never back down.

We stand at a crossroads. The decisions we make about government spending today will impact our descendants for generations to come. It’s time to apply the same chainsaw approach DOGE uses to our government’s mismanaged and corrupt spending—and to demand full transparency and efficiency throughout every bureaucracy.

As Republicans, we believe in fiscal responsibility. Every dollar spent by the government must be well spent. Our country was built on the idea that government serves the people, not drains the wealth of hardworking Americans through ridiculous, unethical spending and printing. But for decades, deficits and inflation has grown exponentially, and the national debt has soared. Wise and moral adults (so definitely not Democrats) understand that this must stop! Our trajectory must change dramatically and quickly.

We must hold the government accountable. Every taxpayer dollar should be used wisely because it’s our money, not theirs. We work hard for your family, and it’s time the government does the same with our money. I believe in total government transparency. You deserve to know exactly how your tax dollars are being spent. We must end backroom deals, secretive spending, and wasteful programs that benefit the few at the expense of the many. Every program and department must be subject to public review and operate efficiently. I will push for line-by-line audits, ensuring every penny is accounted for in Idaho. I will demand that every department justifies its spending and eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse.

We, as Republicans, believe in the limited government oversight of our lives—but (of course) that doesn’t mean we advocate for cutting essential services! It means we understand the priority of reining in governmental spending in order to protect and strengthen those programs which keep America strong, secure and prosperous.

The days of reckless spending must end. Idaho’s state spending has experienced significant growth in recent years. From fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2024, total appropriations, including federal funds, increased from $9 billion (about $28 per person in the US) to $13.9 billion (about $43 per person in the US)—a rise of approximately 55%! Breaking this down further, the General Fund Appropriations, which are primarily sourced from income, sales, and property taxes, saw a 12% increase from the previous year in fiscal year 2024. In the realm of education, Idaho’s K-12 funding has more than doubled over the past decade, growing by 106.2%!

We can’t keep piling debt onto future generations of Idahoans for the benefit of corporate lobbyists, government unions, politicians, and special interest groups. It’s time to put America on a path to fiscal responsibility with a government that is efficient, transparent, accountable, and focused on the primary benefit of our Gem State’s citizenry.

Let’s take our independent Idaho back!

Our nation’s Constitution is etched in stone, and the Second Amendment is as vital today as it was in 1791. I will continue to fight to preserve this right for current and future generations.

I am a bulwark in my commitment to defending the Second Amendment. This fundamental right, enshrined in our Constitution, guarantees that law-abiding Americans can keep and bear arms to protect themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. The Second Amendment is not just a provision for military, hunters or sport shooters: It is a cornerstone of our very liberty as Americans! It ensures that citizens have the means to safeguard their freedoms against any threat, foreign or domestic. I believe that an armed populace is a safe and civil populace, and essential to the preservation of a free state.

I oppose any legislation that seeks to infringe upon this sacred right. Whether unnecessary restrictions on firearm ownership, burdensome regulations which penalize responsible gun owners, or ‘international treaties’ intended to undermine our national sovereignty. I will stand firmly against any effort to erode our Second Amendment protections or disarm our citizenry! And I do NOT give the benefit of the doubt to any public official who wishes to do so.

Instead, I support measures which enhance our God-given right to self-protect, and will always fight to ensure that Americans can legally exercise their freedom without undue and ill-willed interference from anyone. I oppose unconstitutional executive actions and advocate the expulsion of any law (or lawgiver) which unjustly attempts to restrict gun ownership for good Americans. Nothing less than Constitutional Carry is acceptable in Idaho.

I am unwavering in my commitment to defend the sanctity of life. From conception to natural death, every human being possesses inherent dignity and the protected right to life. This is my core conviction—not merely a policy stance; it is a moral imperative rooted in my belief that every life is precious because he or she is God-formed, and therefore worthy of our stalwart defense. I oppose any legislation that seeks to erode protection for the unborn or expand access to abortion. Instead, I support measures which promote the sanctity of life, including:

• Defunding organizations which perform or promote abortions.
• Enacting laws which protect babies who survive abortion attempts.
• Supporting alternatives to abortion, such as adoption and maternal counseling.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” —The Declaration of Independence

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee…” —Jeremiah 1:5 (K.J.V.)