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Rep. Chris Mathias20
- How is Idaho expanding into nuclear energy, and what do you make of it?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- Why has Idaho's minimum wage stayed the same?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- What is the Qatari section of Mountain Home Air Force Base?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How can politicians balance the needs of rural and urban Idaho?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How much influence do politicians have over what happens in classrooms?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How much should politicians rely on their own judgement when setting school policy?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- Where does religion fit in Idaho politics?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- What do you value most in education?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How do you balance the need for dams against salmon migration in Idaho?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- Is there any certainty in politics?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How can politicians avoid their own biases when drafting bills?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How do you change policy as a Democrat in a Republican-majority Idaho House?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- What is a normal day like for you during the legislative session?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- What advice can you give to divided Americans?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- As a Democrat, have you ever changed a Republican's viewpoint on an issue, and has a Republican ever changed yours?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How do you balance your local constituents with the interests of all Idahoans when making policy?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- How do you convey uncertainty in decision-making while keeping the public's trust in government?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- As a politician, what do you enjoy most about living in Boise?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- What moment from your time in the Coast Guard still shapes your leadership and sense of responsibility?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
- When did you decide to run for office, and what was happening in your life at the time?Rep. Chris MathiasIdaho House of Representatives
Secretary of State Phil McGrane11
- What should young Idahoans worry about in elections?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- What does the Secretary of State do day to day?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- What should first-time voters know before voting in a primary?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- How has the role of Secretary of State evolved as attention on election integrity has grown?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- Do you have to be a barbecue master to be Secretary of State?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- Are there new laws or procedures new voters should know about?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- How does Idaho keep elections both secure and accessible?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- What do you make of "Californication" in Idaho?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- What happened with the 300 uncounted ballots?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- Has teen involvement in politics changed Idaho?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
- Would you say politicians are out of touch?Secretary of State Phil McGraneIdaho Secretary of State
Terri Pickens6
- What do you most closely agree with Republicans on?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho
- Do you support Idaho's restrictions on social media for teens?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho
- What is the best argument against your views on Idaho's social media restrictions for teens?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho
- Have you ever changed a Republican's mind about an issue?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho
- What advice would you give your younger self about preparing for adulthood?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho
- If you become governor, how will you get things done when you may disagree with a Republican-majority legislature?Terri PickensCandidate for Governor of Idaho