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My goal for this election cycle is simple: keep the wingnuts out. I’m voting to ensure we don’t elect or re-elect anyone from the MAGA/Trump, IFF, or Dorothy Moon-promoted factions. In a state as red as Idaho, the Republican primary on May 19 is where the real decisions happen, and quite frankly, most of the challengers this year (looking at you, Mark Fitzpatrick) have no business in public office.

I’m a fiscal conservative who is socially slightly left—someone who votes for ideas and competence, not a party brand. Both parties have their issues, but this is the hand we’re dealt. Here are my "least bad" choices for the primary:

Governor: Brad Little. He’s the establishment choice, but he’s the only thing standing between us and the fringe-right candidates who want to burn the house down. He’s the pragmatic "Main Street" option for the primary. I like Terri Pickens for the general election.
US Senate: Joe Evans. I’m done with the Risch era. Evans is a veteran and a data engineer who brings a much more grounded, professional approach to the table without the career-politician baggage.
State Senate (Dist 14): Mac Raslan. I’m ready for a change from Scott Grow. Raslan is a solid alternative for those of us in Eagle/Star who want a fresh perspective in the Statehouse.
US Representative: Joseph Morrison. Fulcher isn't it. I’m voting Morrison in the primary as a "no" on the incumbent. I’m planning to vote for Kaylee Peterson for the general.
Ada County Commissioner (Dist 1): Holly Cook. This is a critical one. Cook is a professional, decent candidate who actually focuses on county business. More importantly, she isn't Ryan Davidson.

If you’re tired of the culture wars and want a government that actually functions, this is the path.

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