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 should always have the right to make decisions about their children’s lives. Today, 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’m committed to ensuring that parents, not the government, have the final say over their children’s upbringing, their education, and their well-being.

In recent years, we’ve seen growing efforts to undermine the role of parents. From government-run schools pushing political agendas to activists trying to dictate what children are taught, the government is trying to tell parents how to raise their children. We will not stand for this any longer! Parents, not bureaucrats, should have the authority to make decisions that affect their kids — whether it’s about their healthcare, their education or their moral and religious upbringing.

Our country was built on the principle that families — not the government — we have the authority 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 the 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 should never hide life-altering decisions from parents, especially when it comes to something as important as gender-affirming treatments for minors.

We must stand together and push back against any forces that seeks 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 generations to come. It’s time to apply the same chainsaw approach DOGE uses daily to our government’s spending—demand full transparency and efficiency in every department.

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 pockets of hardworking Americans. But right now, spending is out of control, deficits are growing, and the national debt is soaring. This must stop.

We must hold the government accountable. Every taxpayer dollar should be used wisely because it’s our money, not theirs. You work hard for your family, and it’s time the government does the same with your money.

I believe in 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.

We will push for line-by-line audits, ensuring every penny is accounted for. We will demand that every department justify its spending and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

We are The Party of limited government—but that doesn’t mean cutting essential services. It means reining in spending to protect and strengthen the programs that keep America strong and secure.

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 to $13.9 billion – a rise of approximately 55%. Breaking this down further, the General Fund appropriations, which are primarily sourced from income, sales, and product 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 on future generations. It’s time to put America on a path to fiscal responsibility, with a government that is efficient, transparent, accountable, and focused on the people.

Let’s take our Idaho back!

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. It ensures that citizens have the means to safeguard their freedoms against any threat, foreign or domestic. I believe that an armed populace is 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, nefarious interference. 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.

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 unwavering in my commitment to defending 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-sent, 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 that perform or promote abortions.
• Enacting laws that protect babies who survive abortion attempts.
• Supporting alternatives to abortion, such as adoption and maternal counseling.

Our nation was founded on the principle that all men are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights, among this life. I will continue to fight to ensure that this fundamental right is protected for every human being in Idaho, born and unborn.

“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 KJV