If You Stay Home May 19th, Democrats Win.

YOU NEED TO
SHOW UP.

The Republican Primary IS the Election in North Idaho

613Votes Decided a
State Senate Race in 2024
30,000Registered
Republicans
50%Showed Up
Last Primary
Important

In 2024, Half of Registered Republicans Stayed Home. Democrats Are Counting on That Again.

30,000 registered Republicans. Only half showed up. A 600-vote margin decided a state senate race. Democrats re-registered as Republicans specifically to vote in your primary. They're counting on you to stay home. See the NIVS warning below for details on Democrat infiltration of the Republican primary.

The Primary Is the Election

In North Idaho, the Republican primary is not a stepping stone to the general election. It IS the general election. The winner of the May 19th Republican primary is, for all practical purposes, the next senator, commissioner, or representative.

November is the ceremony. May 19th is the election.

A 600-vote margin can be erased by you and your neighbors. Left-leaning voters are now registered Republican and voting in your primary. Don't let them choose your next senator, representative, or commissioner.

What's at Stake May 19th

  • Property Taxes: Candidates who will fight to eliminate or dramatically reduce the property tax burden on homeowners and seniors on fixed incomes
  • Cost of Living: Government spending drives inflation. Which candidates will cut spending and shrink government?
  • Pro-Life: Idaho's pro-life laws are under constant legal and legislative pressure. Who will hold the line?
  • Gun Rights: Your Second Amendment rights don't protect themselves. Who has a record of fighting for them in law — not just in words?
  • Public Lands: Access to Idaho's public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation. Who is fighting to keep the gates open?
  • Local Control: Who will keep government close to the people — and out of your life?

About This Voter Guide

This voter guide was produced by the Bonner County Republican Party and distributed to every mailbox in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

Every contested race on the May 19th Republican primary ballot is evaluated, graded, or explained.

Candidates endorsed by the Bonner County Republican Party are clearly identified throughout this guide. Grades are based on voting records, public statements, legislative history, and candidate questionnaires.

Use this guide to match the candidates on your ballot to your values, your priorities, and your principles. Sample ballots for both counties are included toward the back.

Active Threat to Republican Primary Voters — Read Before Voting
Democrat Infiltration — Your Vote Is Being Targeted
Democrats Are Trying to Steal Your Vote —
And It Only Works If You Don't Know.

Democrats stopped running candidates in North Idaho because they lose here. So they changed tactics. They re-registered as Republicans, funded a fake "conservative" voter guide, and hand-picked candidates who will smile, wave the Republican flag — and then betray every value you voted for once they're in office. This is not a theory. It already happened in 2024.

This deception has one fatal weakness: it only works on voters who don't know about it. An informed Republican voter cannot be deceived. That's exactly why this voter guide exists — and exactly why you need to share it.

We Caught Them — Here's the Proof
The Group Deceiving You Is Called North Idaho Voter Services

What NIVS Does

  • Mails slick "conservative" voter guide cards to Republican households every election cycle
  • Endorses candidates who vote with Democrats on taxes, guns, abortion, and parental rights
  • In 2024, endorsed a Democrat over Republican Cornel Rasor for LD-1 Rep B
  • Endorsed Steve Johnson — a career Democrat — for Bonner County Commissioner

Who Funds NIVS

  • Diana Dawson of Sagle, Idaho — sole funder of the NIVS PAC
  • 100% of NIVS's $7,906 in 2024 came from Dawson alone
  • She donated to Kerry, Obama, Clinton, Biden, the DCCC, and Stop Republicans PAC
  • Still writing checks to left-wing causes through ActBlue — as recently as March 2025

What They've Already Won

  • Fake Precinct Committeemen now sit on the Bonner County Republican Central Committee
  • These PCs vote on party platform, candidate endorsements, and who represents Idaho at the RNC
  • Three BCRCC members voted against every conservative resolution in 2024–2026. Their names are on your ballot again.

Diana Dawson's Verified Donation Record — Source: FEC.gov, March 2026

John Kerry $1,000 Barack Obama $1,000 Hillary Clinton $60 Joe Biden $100 Dem. Cong. Campaign $299 Stop Republicans PAC $30 Jon Ossoff $105 Mark Kelly $310 Jon Tester $200 Tim Kaine $50 Giffords Anti-Gun PAC $25 $3,928 total to left-wing causes
Your Weapon Against Deception
This Guide Shows You Exactly Who Is Who.

The Bonner County Republican Party has done the work. Every candidate on your May 19th ballot has been researched, graded on their actual voting record, and either endorsed or exposed. You don't have to guess. You don't have to be deceived. The answers are right here.

✓ Real Republicans Identified Every Bonner County Republican Party-endorsed candidate is clearly marked with a green checkmark and full voting record
✕ Fake Republicans Exposed Every RINO and NIVS-aligned candidate is identified, graded, and their record laid bare — vote by vote
⊕ Sources Verified Every claim is sourced to official voting records, FEC filings, and public legislative records — verify it yourself
☑ Sample Ballots Included Pre-marked sample ballots for every district so you can walk in prepared and confident on May 19th
Your Action Plan
Knowledge Is the Only Defense. Share This Guide.

The deception only works on uninformed voters. You're now informed — and so is everyone you share this with.

1 Read this guide. Know who the real Republicans are before you walk in on May 19th.
2 Share it. Text this link to every Republican you know. An informed voter cannot be deceived.
3 When the NIVS mailer arrives — throw it in the trash. You know exactly whose money is behind it.
4 Vote May 19th. Show up. A 600-vote margin decided a state senate race in 2024. Every vote counts.
If you follow a NIVS endorsement, you might as well be taking election advice from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — because that's exactly whose money funds it.  ·  Verify yourself: sunshine.voteidaho.gov  ·  FEC.gov

Know Before You Go

Voting mechanics & key dates
May 4–15

Early Voting, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm at Bonner or Boundary County election offices

May 8

Absentee ballot application deadline & voter preregistration deadline. Apply at voteidaho.gov

May 14

Emergency absentee voting begins for voters who become ill or cannot otherwise vote

May 15

Last day of early voting. County election offices close at 5pm. No in-person early voting after this date.

May 19

ELECTION DAY · Polls open 8am–8pm. Vote at your assigned polling place. Bring your ID.

What to Bring

  • Valid Idaho driver's license, state ID, or government-issued photo ID
  • First-time voters may use a utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name & current address
  • You may bring this voter guide into the voting booth

Absentee (Mail-in)

  • Request: Apply at voteidaho.gov or contact your county clerk by May 8th
  • Receive: Ballot arrives by mail
  • Return: Must be received (not postmarked) by 8pm May 19th, or drop off at county office by May 15th

Register to Vote

  • Online: voteidaho.gov — deadline May 8
  • In Person: Register at polls on Election Day with valid Idaho photo ID
  • Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary
  • Unaffiliated voters may affiliate at the polls on Election Day

County Clerk Offices

  • Bonner County: 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 124, Sandpoint, ID 83864
  • Boundary County: 6452 Kootenai St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
  • Find your polling place: voteidaho.gov

Idaho State Senate — District 1

Bonner & Boundary Counties
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party

Scott Herndon

Idaho State Senate · District 1 · Challenger

Represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate 2022–2024. Sponsored legislation on property/income tax relief, Second Amendment protections, public lands access, pro-life policy, and immigration enforcement. HerndonforIdaho.com

96.2%IFF Freedom Score
100%CPAC Rating
97.9%Legislative Analysis
Property Taxes
  • Supported $317.4M property tax relief (Senate 28-7; governor vetoed; Herndon voted 28-7 to override)
  • Supported budget reforms credited with reducing state spending $200M in FY2024
Income Taxes
  • Voted for Idaho's $50M income tax cut lowering flat rate to provide relief to working families and small businesses (HB 521, 2023)
  • Consistent votes against government spending growth
Illegal Immigration
  • Sponsored law prohibiting those without legal status from obtaining Idaho driver's licenses (SB 1216, 2024)
  • Voted to ban foreign entities connected to Chinese government from purchasing Idaho agricultural land (HB 173, 2023)
  • Opposes state policies providing taxpayer-funded services to those in Idaho illegally
Guns & 2nd Amendment
  • Floor sponsor of SB 1374 — passed Senate 28-7 and House 58-10 — prohibiting local govts from banning firearms on public property
  • Filed suit against City of Sandpoint challenging ban on firearms at public events at personal expense
  • Passed Second Amendment financial privacy legislation barring credit card companies from tracking lawful firearm purchases (HB 295, 2023)
Public Lands Access
  • Authored SB 1258 requiring counties to provide equivalent replacement public access before vacating any right-of-way to public land
  • Authored SB 1021 reasserting legislative authority over Priest Lake water management — passed unanimously, signed into law
Pro-Life & Family Values
  • 100% pro-life. Endorsed by Idaho Chooses Life in 2024.
  • Voted for Vulnerable Child Protection Act banning gender transition procedures on minors (HB 71, 2023)
  • Co-authored HB 752 making it a crime for men to enter women's bathrooms, locker rooms, and private spaces (HB 752, 2026)
  • Co-sponsored SB 1100 requiring public schools to maintain separate facilities by biological sex
Roads & Infrastructure
  • Senate Finance Committee member; helped produce and cast critical vote for $592.7M transportation package — one of largest in state history (HB 770, 2024)
  • Package included $329.6M for road/bridge maintenance, $400M local bridge maintenance, $154.9M safety projects
✓ Endorsed Candidate for Idaho State Senate District 1
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Not Endorsed — RINO AlertBonner County Republican Party

Jim Woodward

Idaho State Senate · District 1 · Incumbent (2018–2022, 2024–present)

Has served in the Idaho State Senate representing District 1. His voting record spans taxation, immigration, education, and social policy. WoodwardForSenate.org

52.0%IFF Freedom Score
6.8%IFF Spending Score
84%CPAC Rating
RINO
F
Property & Income Taxes
  • Voted AGAINST HB 40 — cut Idaho's flat income tax rate from 5.695% to 5.3% and expanded exemptions for military pensions. Bill passed with broad Republican support. Woodward voted no. (HB 40, 3/4/25)
  • Voted AGAINST HB 93 — $50M parental choice tax credit. Passed and signed into law. (HB 93, 2/19/25)
Fee & Tax Increases
  • Voted YES on HB 173 — raised assessment on clover and alfalfa seed growers, quadrupling the levy
  • Voted YES on SB 1016 — tripled livestock dealer license fee
  • Voted YES on SB 1030 — increased license fees paid by Idaho attorneys to the Idaho State Bar
  • Voted YES on SB 1054 — substantially increased tax on Idaho bean growers
Illegal Immigration
  • Voted YES on SCR 107 — resolution calling for the state to study and pursue driving privileges for all Idaho residents, including those whose presence "is not in accord with federal immigration law." (SCR 107, 4/7/21)
  • The Idaho Dairy Association — which employs significant workers without legal status and has advocated for amnesty — donated $1,000 to Woodward's campaign (12/19/23)
  • Received maximum allowable donations from Tom Bokowy, Jacinda Bokowy, and Debra Dawson — all of Sandpoint. FEC records show all three donated exclusively to Democrats. [FEC reports 2025–2026]
Government Spending
  • Publicly defended doubling of Idaho's state budget, arguing the increase doesn't "really count"
  • Described conservative budget reform efforts — credited with reducing spending $200M — as a "scheme"
  • IFF Spending Score: 6.8% — Grade F. Reflects pattern of supporting budget growth rather than restraint.
Pro-Life & Family Values
  • Sponsored SB 1184, described as loosening Idaho's abortion ban to permit more abortions — supported by a group simultaneously running ballot initiative to legalize abortions up to fetal viability. Opposed by Idaho Chooses Life.
  • Voted against the Fairness in Women's Sports Act — one of only five Republicans to do so
  • Voted YES on SB 1199 — redefined minors to exclude pregnant girls, allowing them to receive all medical care — including potentially abortion-related care — without parental consent
  • Voted NO on SB 1198 — banned DEI programs at Idaho colleges/universities. Voted in the Democratic minority. (4/3/25)
  • Voted against HB 822 — prohibits schools from secretly facilitating gender transition without parental knowledge. Said he trusts "the teachers" over parents.
Public Lands
  • Voted YES on SB 1086, which would have criminalized violations of federal recreational use notices on public land — with penalties up to a felony for unintentional failure to follow every instruction on a posted sign (SB 1086, 2/25/25)
The Bonner County Republican Party has not endorsed Jim Woodward. Voters are encouraged to review the records of both candidates and make an informed choice on May 19, 2026.

Idaho State Representative — District 1, Seat A

Bonner & Boundary Counties
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party

Jane Sauter

Idaho State Representative · District 1, Seat A · Challenger

Lifelong Republican since 1981. Small business owner since 1988. Mother of 9, precinct committeewoman. Seeking to unseat Mark Sauter (no relation). JaneSauterforIdaho.com

Fiscal Responsibility
  • Believes government's role is limited. Ran small businesses debt-free for over three decades.
  • Supports repealing the Idaho Grocery Tax — a direct burden on working families
  • Supports property tax relief through spending cuts, not shifting burden to other tax categories
  • Notes 40%+ of Idaho's annual budget is funded by federal government — debt she says will fall on Idaho children and grandchildren
Family & Children
  • Opposes inappropriate books in children's library sections
  • Will stand firmly against the transgender agenda in schools
  • Supports parents' rights to make wise decisions regarding children's education and medical care
Guns & 2nd Amendment
  • Member of Gun Owners of America, the Idaho 2nd Amendment Alliance, and the NRA
  • Committed to holding the line on every attempt to infringe on gun rights
Illegal Immigration
  • "They must all go out and come back in lawfully, by the correct procedures." Will not compromise on guaranteeing timely removal.
  • Opposes federal resources being unconstitutionally directed toward illegal immigrants
Pro-Life & Family Values
  • "Life starts at conception, and every human being has intrinsic value, and was created by God for a purpose."
  • Believes children deserve actual gender affirmation — their God-given biological sex is perfect
✓ Endorsed Candidate for Idaho State Representative District 1, Seat A
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Not Endorsed — RINO AlertBonner County Republican Party

Mark Sauter

Idaho State Representative · District 1, Seat A · Incumbent (2nd term)

Retired from a 30-year career in California's fire service in 2011 and moved to Sandpoint in 2012. MarkSauterforIdaho.org

46.2%IFF Freedom Score
10.0%IFF Spending Score
65%CPAC Rating
RINO
F
Taxes & Government Spending
  • Voted YES on HB 24 — Idaho Launch Program, an $80M appropriation redirecting K-12 education funds to workforce training programs. Critics called it corporate welfare. (HB 24, 2023)
  • Voted NO on SB 1130 — Coronavirus Stop Act, prohibiting employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Passed Senate 28-7. Sauter voted against it in the House.
  • Voted YES on SB 1211 — transferring $15M in Idaho taxpayer funds to train semiconductor workers for Micron Technology (a $37B global corporation)
Fee & Tax Increases
  • Voted YES on HB 173 — raised assessment on clover and alfalfa seed growers, quadrupling the levy
  • Voted YES on SB 1016 — tripled the livestock dealer license fee
  • Voted YES on SB 1030 — increased license fees paid by Idaho attorneys
  • Voted YES on SB 1054 — substantially increased tax on Idaho bean growers
Family & Children
  • Voted NO on HB 710 — School and Library Protection Act restricting minors' access to harmful materials. Said he saw no problem in his district. (HB 710, 2024)
  • Voted NO on HB 421 — gender definitions bill establishing Idaho law recognizes only two biological sexes. One of only three Republicans to vote against the bill with all House Democrats.
  • Voted NO on SB 1198 — banned DEI programs at Idaho colleges/universities. Voted the same as Jim Woodward in the Senate.
Guns & 2nd Amendment
  • Drew criticism from Idaho 2nd Amendment Alliance in 2025 for anti-gun vote on concealed carry legislation
  • Voted NO on HB 376 — extending right to carry concealed weapons on public property even when leased to private party for events. (HB 376, 2025)
  • Idaho 2nd Amendment Alliance named Sauter as one of only two Republicans to cast an anti-gun vote on the bill
Pro-Life & Abortion
  • Describes himself as 'pro-life' but legislative actions have focused on expanding exceptions to Idaho's abortion protections — not strengthening them
  • Co-authored legislation with Sen. Jim Woodward to add broad 'women's health' exceptions to Idaho's abortion statute. Idaho Chooses Life opposed SB 1184.
  • Stated "the changes to Idaho abortion law have brought the situation to a tipping point" — framing Idaho's pro-life laws as the problem rather than a protection
School Choice
  • Voted NO on HJR1 (2025) and HJR9 (2026) — protecting your right to educate your children free from government control. This constitutional amendment failed because of Sauter's vote.
The Bonner County Republican Party has not endorsed Mark Sauter. Voters are encouraged to review the records of both candidates and make an informed choice on May 19, 2026.

Idaho State Representative — District 1, Seat B

Bonner & Boundary Counties
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party · Also Endorsed by Idaho AG Raúl Labrador

Cornel Rasor

Idaho State Representative · District 1, Seat B · Incumbent

Lifelong North Idaho Republican with 46 years in the district. Retired Army Surplus store owner. Former Bonner County Commissioner 2009–2013. Northwest Director of the Republican Liberty Caucus. Married 47 years, 3 children, 16 grandchildren. CornelforIdaho.com

91.0%IFF Freedom Score
99.3%IFF Spending Score
100%ISAA Pro-2A Rating
Tax Cuts & Fiscal Responsibility
  • IFF Spending lifetime rating of 99.3% — consistent record of voting against government growth. Has never voted for a fee or tax increase.
  • Voted YES on HB 40 (2025) — $253M income tax cut including new veteran retirement income exemption
  • Voted YES on HB 93 (2025) — $50M in parental choice tax credits
  • NO on every fee and tax increase in 2025 session: HB 173, SB 1016, SB 1030, SB 1054
Enforcement Legislation
  • Voted YES on HB 659 — requires Idaho cities and counties to apply for ICE 287(g) agreements, giving local law enforcement the tools to partner with federal agents
  • Believes illegal immigration is a violation of the rule of law and opposes use of state tax dollars to subsidize services for those who have entered unlawfully
Guns & 2nd Amendment
  • Perfect 100% rating from the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance — reserved for legislators with an uncompromising record
  • Voted YES on HB 376 (2025) — gun rights legislation opposed by Mark Sauter (1A)
  • Believes the Second Amendment is a non-negotiable constitutional right that the Legislature must protect without exception or compromise
Family Values & Cultural Issues
  • Sponsor of HB 752, prohibiting biological males from accessing women's restrooms, locker rooms, and other sex-designated spaces
  • Believes children deserve protection from gender ideology in schools and opposes any curriculum that contradicts biological reality
  • Supports parental rights in all decisions involving children's education, medical care, and development
Pro-Life & Abortion
  • True pro-life advocate with no exceptions. Legislative record and personal convictions reflect an unwavering commitment to protecting life at every stage.
  • Opposes abortion without exception and supports Idaho's existing pro-life laws as a floor, not a ceiling
School Choice
  • Voted YES on HJR1 (2025) and HJR9 (2026) — to protect your right to educate your children free from government control
✓ Endorsed Candidate for Idaho State Representative District 1, Seat B
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Not Endorsed — RINO AlertBonner County Republican Party

Chuck Lowman

Idaho State Representative · District 1, Seat B · Challenger

U.S. Army veteran and current substitute teacher for the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Ran in 2024, receiving 48% of the vote against incumbent Cornel Rasor. At press time, the Bonner County Republican Party had not received a completed questionnaire from Chuck Lowman. ChuckLowman.com

48%2024 Primary Vote
No RatingIFF / ISAA / CPAC
No ResponseRepublican Questionnaire
RINO
F
Government Spending
  • Primary concern is preserving and expanding state government funding
  • Publicly criticized efforts to cut state agency budgets, arguing that reductions make government less effective rather than more accountable
  • Argues that rather than cutting budgets, Legislature should first "rescind the laws" authorizing programs — a position that effectively defends continued spending
Local Option Taxes
  • Advocates local option taxes — allowing counties and cities to impose new taxes without a statewide vote — as his preferred method for funding local government projects including Boundary County's new jail
  • Local option tax authority does not currently exist under Idaho law
Did Not Answer Questionnaire
  • The Bonner County Republican Party sent every District 1B candidate a questionnaire asking for their positions. Lowman has not responded.
  • Without a questionnaire response or legislative record, voters have only media interviews and campaign statements to assess his positions on taxes, guns, immigration, and pro-life policy.
Party Relationship & Donor Concerns
  • Lowman's few donors include two donors to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and the DNC — Diana Dawson and Tom Bokowy — cross-referenced with FEC records
  • Has received over $9,300 from PACs and large corporations, including Idaho Power, Idaho Dairy Industry PAC, Blue Cross of Idaho, and Clearwater Paper (Spokane, WA)
The Bonner County Republican Party has not endorsed Chuck Lowman. Voters are encouraged to review the records of both candidates and make an informed choice on May 19, 2026.

Legislative District 2

Spirit Valley, Clagstone & Careywood Precincts — All three incumbents endorsed, no contested primaries
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Republican EndorsedUnopposed
Phil Hart
Idaho State Senator · District 2
Hart4Idaho.com
92.8%IFF Freedom Score
79.2%IFF Spending Score
95%CPAC Rating
  • Voted YES on $253M income tax cut (HB 40)
  • Voted NO on all four fee and tax increases supported by moderate wing
  • Supported property tax relief legislation
  • Supported gun rights legislation HB 295 and SB 1374
✓ Endorsed — Idaho State Senate District 2
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Republican EndorsedUnopposed
Heather Scott
Idaho State Rep · District 2, Seat A
VoteHeatherScott.com
97.1%IFF Freedom Score
98.8%IFF Spending Score
96%CPAC Rating
  • One of the highest-rated conservatives in the entire Idaho Legislature
  • Voted YES on $253M income tax cut
  • Voted NO on all four fee/tax increases
  • Voted YES on gun rights legislation (HB 376)
✓ Endorsed — Idaho State Representative District 2, Seat A
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Republican EndorsedHas Primary Challenger
Dale Hawkins
Idaho State Rep · District 2, Seat B
DaleHawkinsforIdaho.com
93.4%IFF Freedom Score
99.2%IFF Spending Score
94%CPAC Rating
  • Voted YES on $253M income tax cut
  • Voted NO on all four fee/tax increases
  • Supported property tax relief legislation
  • Sponsored HB 376 — gun rights legislation (2025)
  • Challenger Todd Perry has no website, no campaign finance activity, and no known published positions
✓ Endorsed — Idaho State Representative District 2, Seat B

Bonner County Commissioner

All Bonner County Voters

Commissioner District 1

All Bonner County Voters Vote on This Race
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party

Steve Smith

Bonner County Commissioner · District 1 · Challenger

Bonner County attorney of 47 years. Former City Attorney for Sandpoint, Hope, and East Hope. Longtime legal counsel to local water, sewer, and taxing districts. He and his wife raised five children in Bonner County and have grandchildren in the area. Lifelong Republican. VoteSteveSmith.com

Professional Background
  • 47-year career as a Bonner County attorney
  • Served as City Attorney for Sandpoint, Hope, and East Hope
  • Legal counsel for water, sewer, and translation districts throughout the county
  • Allied Attorney with Liberty Counsel Alliance, Defending Freedom
Private Property Rights
  • Protecting the rights of Bonner County citizens to own, use, and manage their private property without government overreach
  • Supports comprehensive plan that reflects sound land use principles consistent with private property rights
  • Believes county government's core role is to secure and protect the unalienable rights of county residents — not to expand its own authority
Taxpayer Protection & Fiscal Responsibility
  • Will review all bills and claims to ensure the county only pays legitimate and accurate expenses
  • Committed to maintaining efficiency without compromising essential functions
  • Understands the county operates under Idaho's Dillon Rule and will ensure commissioners act within their statutory authority
Transparency & Rule of Law
  • Began attending commissioner meetings in August 2025 — observed the District 1 commissioner violating county ordinance, state law, and the U.S. Constitution
  • Witnessed two commissioners attempt to conduct county planning business in secret, in violation of the Idaho Open Meeting Law
  • "With my 'legal eyes' on the county business, I can help the county avoid the legal missteps of the past."
✓ Endorsed Candidate for Bonner County Commissioner District 1

Commissioner District 2

All Bonner County Voters Vote on This Race
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party

Jeff Roberts

Bonner County Commissioner · District 2 · Challenger

North Idaho native and general contractor. Moved family back to Bonner County in 2019. Owner of small construction business with $1–2M in annual revenue. Lifelong Republican, 18 years registered. Precinct Committeeman. VoteJeffRoberts.com

Professional Background
  • General contractor managing $1–2M annual revenue, overseeing dozens of subcontractors and employees
  • "It's very similar to what the commissioner's office does: statutory obligations running close to 20 departments, working with specialized department heads, working within budget."
Private Property Rights
  • Roberts says private property rights are foundational to freedom, and that government's role is to protect those rights
  • Opposes bureaucratic overreach placing unnecessary red tape on property owners
  • Points to March 2025 emergency moratorium on minor land divisions — added to an agenda without proper public notice — as the exact kind of lack of transparency his candidacy is designed to correct
Restoring Professional Leadership
  • Says the past six years of turmoil in the Bonner County Commissioner's office have damaged trust among citizens and county employees
  • "I want to bring some professionalism, some class and decorum — where we really conduct ourselves like statesmen."
Faith, Values & Purpose
  • Evangelical Christian whose decision-making is anchored in constitutional principles and personal accountability
  • "The duty of county leadership is to protect those rights — not diminish them."
  • Endorsement from Assessor Dennis Engelhardt and Commissioner Ron Korn
✓ Endorsed Candidate for Bonner County Commissioner District 2
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Not Endorsed — Censured by Own PartyBonner County Republican Party

Asia Williams

Bonner County Commissioner · District 2 · Incumbent (elected 2022)

Current Bonner County Commissioner for District 2, first elected in 2022. Her three-year tenure has been defined by constant institutional conflict, a documented Open Meeting Law violation, a formal censure by her own party, and nearly $2 million in taxpayer-funded legal settlements.

CensuredBy Own Party 26-8
O.M.L. ViolationOpen Meeting Law
~$2 MillionTaxpayer Settlements
RINO
Three Years of Turmoil
  • Since Williams took office in January 2023, the Bonner County Commissioner's office has been embroiled in near-constant conflict — consuming the attention of county government, undermining employee morale, and costing taxpayers nearly $2 million in legal settlements
Taxpayer Costs Under Current Commission
  • Bauer v. Bonner County: $1.5M settlement over former Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor alleging county officials interfered with his employment. Original claim was $4.7M.
  • Bowman settlement: $199,999 plus $1 in civil rights damages after a resident was illegally arrested and ejected from a public commission meeting
  • Cramer settlement: $275,000 over First Amendment lawsuit — county issued formal public apology
  • Total confirmed settlements: approximately $1.975 million in taxpayer costs
Secrecy & Open Meeting Law
  • In March 2025, Williams voted to impose a significant land use restriction on Bonner County property owners without prior public notice — in violation of Idaho's Open Meeting Law
  • The BOCC subsequently acknowledged an Open Meeting Law violation occurred and was forced to void its own moratorium
  • Williams publicly refused to accept responsibility, writing in a July 2025 blog post there was a "false narrative" — even after the board acknowledged the violation and voided its own action
Censured by Own Party, 26-8
  • The Bonner County Republican Party censured Commissioner Williams in a 26-8 vote at its May 2025 meeting — a formal rebuke by the party whose platform Williams claims as her sole endorsement standard
  • The censure cited "conspiring to keep county business secret as it pertained to land use regulations and agenda requirements"
  • Williams has not acknowledged any wrongdoing or committed to changing her approach to public notice and transparency
Not endorsed for Bonner County Commissioner, District 2. Voters are encouraged to review the records of both candidates and make an informed choice on May 19, 2026.

Bonner County Clerk

All Bonner County Voters
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Republican EndorsedBonner County Republican Party · Also Endorsed by Outgoing Clerk Mike Rosedale

Roger Rudd

Bonner County Clerk · All Bonner County Voters

Retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of service spanning Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and duty at the Pentagon. Bonner County resident since 2020. Personally recruited and endorsed by outgoing Clerk Mike Rosedale — retiring after nearly 12 years of exemplary service. RuddforClerk.com

Military Career & Leadership
  • Enlisted 1987, rose from Private to Lieutenant Colonel — the highest rank attainable on his career path
  • Deployed to Persian Gulf, Operation Desert Storm (4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade), Operation Iraqi Freedom II
  • Served at the Pentagon with Headquarters Marine Corps, Plans, Policies and Operations
Five Roles. One Mission.
  • Chief Elections Officer — fair, secure, and transparent elections for all Bonner County voters
  • Clerk of the District Court — court records with precision, public access to judicial process
  • Ex-Officio County Auditor — oversees county finances, protects taxpayer dollars
  • Ex-Officio County Recorder — maintains property and legal records
  • Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners — ensures proceedings are properly documented and conducted according to law
Decision-Making Standard

"Does this decision uphold the law, serve the public trust, protect resources, and promote excellence?" — Roger Rudd's standard for every decision, applied through three decades of military service and carried forward to the Clerk's office.

✓ Endorsed Candidate for Bonner County Clerk — All Bonner County Voters

Other candidates in this race (not endorsed): Spencer Hutchings (documented conduct concerns; no elections administration experience), Joanne Guzzi (California government background; no elections or management experience). See page 15 of the original voter guide for full details on each.

Other Bonner County Offices

All three candidates endorsed, running unopposed
✓ Endorsed · Unopposed
Clorrisa Koster
Bonner County Treasurer
  • 33 years of Bonner County service; appointed 2022, elected November 2022
  • Served 14 years as Chief Deputy Treasurer
  • As Chief Deputy Clerk (2019–2022), managed the Elections Department overseeing all county elections
  • Since election, expanded office hours, installed secure 24/7 payment drop box, and managed 50,000+ tax parcels with no increase in staff for 35 years
✓ Endorsed · Unopposed
Cory Gabel
Bonner County Assessor
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  • Lifetime Bonner County resident
  • Chief Deputy Assessor — overseeing daily operations, staff training, workflow management, appraisal oversight
  • Personally selected and endorsed by outgoing Assessor Dennis Engelhardt
  • Led modernization of the Assessor's Office: structured staff onboarding, process documentation, and long-term appraisal plan
✓ Endorsed · Unopposed
Robert Beers
Bonner County Coroner
  • Incumbent Bonner County Coroner
  • Extensive law enforcement experience: prior career as Sandpoint City police officer, detective, and patrol supervisor
  • Holds D-ABMDI designation — Diplomat of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
  • Active in the Idaho State Association of County Coroners; nominated as 1st Vice President for FY2026

Boundary County Races

For Boundary County Voters — Informational Profiles Only. Bonner County Republicans do not endorse in Boundary County races.
Note: The Bonner County Republican Party presents Boundary County candidates as a service to Republican voters. The profiles below are provided for informational purposes only.

Commissioner District 1

All Boundary County Republicans Vote on This Race
Lester Pinkerton
Boundary County Commissioner · District 1 · Incumbent
Unopposed

32 years U.S. Forest Service. Pursuing Good Neighbor Authority with USFS to increase local involvement in forest management and support long-term timber opportunities.

Commissioner District 2

All Boundary County Republicans Vote on This Race
Tim Bertling
Incumbent · Seeking another term
  • 38 years in the timber industry, self-employed contractor
  • Served on Boundary County School Board 2000–2011
  • Focus on keeping road/bridge equipment in good condition; supporting mills in Moyie and Naples
Debra Henderson
Challenger · First-Time Candidate
  • Boundary County resident since 1979 (47 years)
  • 4 children raised here; grandchildren here too
  • Campaign theme: "Balanced Leadership for a Growing Community"
  • Advocates for open communication and decisions that respect community values

County Clerk — Open Seat (3 Candidates)

All Boundary County Republicans Vote on This Race
Kimberly Kichenmaster
Open Seat Candidate · Bonners Ferry
  • Executive Assistant & Credentialing Specialist at Bonner General Health
  • 7 years as Communications Lead for Crook County Search & Rescue
  • Idaho Notary Public
Pam Barton
Open Seat Candidate · Naples
  • Chief Deputy Clerk of Boundary County — highest-ranking staff member below the retiring Clerk
  • 7 years in Clerk's Office, 13 years total in Boundary County government
  • Directly trained in the office's operations and already functioning in a leadership role
Stacie Watts
Open Seat Candidate · Paradise Valley
  • Former Revenue Deputy in the Boundary County Clerk's Office
  • Currently at Edward Jones Financial Services
  • Boundary County resident since 2016
  • 30+ years management and finance experience

Boundary County Treasurer, Assessor & Coroner

All Unopposed — Three Incumbents
Jennifer Economu
Boundary County Treasurer · Moyie Springs
Unopposed
Olivia Drake
Boundary County Assessor · Paradise Valley
Unopposed
Chad Workman
Boundary County Coroner · Bonners Ferry
Unopposed
Don't Skip This — The Most Overlooked Race on Your Ballot
The Most Important Race You've Never Heard Of
Precinct Committeeman —
The Race That Controls the Party Itself

At the very bottom of your ballot is a race that quietly determines the future of the Republican Party in Idaho. It's easy to miss. That's exactly what some people are counting on.

What a PC Does

  • Elected PCs form the county Republican Central Committee
  • After each primary, PCs vote to send delegates to the Idaho Republican Convention
  • At convention, delegates write the party platform and elect the state chairman
  • The state chairman represents Idaho on the Republican National Committee

What's at Stake

  • Who gets endorsed and who gets exposed in future voter guides
  • Whether abortion rights, gun restrictions, or men in women's sports get added to the Republican platform
  • Who represents North Idaho Republicans in Boise and Washington D.C.
  • The entire direction of the Idaho Republican Party — decided in committee rooms, not at the ballot box

Find It on Your Ballot

  • Scroll all the way to the bottom of your May 19th Republican primary ballot
  • It's the last race listed — easy to overlook, easy to skip
  • Most precincts will have more than one candidate
  • Use the verified Republican list below to know who to vote for in your precinct
Active Infiltration — Already In Progress
Democrats Are Running for PC Seats Right Now — and Some Already Won.

Democrats in Bonner County have largely stopped running under their own banner. Instead, they register as Republicans and run for Precinct Committeeman — using the PC seat to flip the party platform from the inside. This is not speculation. Tom Bokowy currently sits on the Bonner County Republican Central Committee with a documented history of donating to Obama, Clinton, Biden, and Kamala Harris. In 2026, Debra Dawson of the Oden precinct is running for PC. Her donor history follows the same pattern. Three current BCRCC members have voted against every conservative resolution brought before the committee. Their names and voting records are in the table below — and their names are on your ballot again in 2026.

Action Required — Compromised Precincts
2 precincts have confirmed infiltrators on your 2026 ballot. Here's who to vote out — and who to vote in.
Sagle Precinct
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Andy Kee Voted against every conservative resolution
↓   Replace with   ↓
✓
Steve Smith Verified Republican · Sagle Precinct
Washington Precinct
✕
Tom Bokowy Donated to Obama, Clinton, Biden, Harris
↓   Replace with   ↓
✓
Al Ribeiro Verified Republican · Washington Precinct
Find it. Vote it. Don't let them take the party from the inside.
Scroll down for the full verified Republican PC candidate list and the BCRCC resolution vote record.
See Verified Candidates ↓

Who Is Not a Real Republican? — BCRCC Resolution Vote Record

These three BCRCC members voted against the conservative majority on key resolutions. All resolutions passed with strong majorities. Their names are on your 2026 ballot.

Committeeman Precinct Opposing Men in Women's Locker Rooms 11/18/25 Opposing Pride on the Mountain 2/17/26 Support Parental Rights in Education 10/21/25 Honoring Charlie Kirk 9/16/25 Pro-Life Commitment 9/17/24 Opposing Prop 1 (RCV) 8/20/24
Andy Kee ⚠ On 2026 Ballot Sagle ABSTAIN NO NO NO NO ABSTAIN
David Britton ⚠ On 2026 Ballot Beach NO NO NO NO NO NO
Tom Bokowy ⚠ On 2026 Ballot Washington NO NO NO — NO NO

Verified Republicans by Precinct — Bonner County

These candidates are verified conservative Republicans running for Precinct Committeeman in your precinct. Cards with a red border indicate compromised precincts that need your vote to replace an infiltrator.

Anita Aurit
Airport
Jerry Favor
Algoma
Adrian Quinn or Butch Horton
Baldy
Anne Chamberlain
Blue Lake
Lana Santelli
Careywood
Dimitry Borisov
Clark Fork
Roger Rudd
Clagstone
Richard Neel
Colburn
Wendy Eaton
E. Priest River
Douglas Paterson
Edgemere
Shane Terpstra
Gamlin Lake
Ron Korn
Grouse Creek
Kim Peckham
Hope
Mat Macdonald
Humbird
Cory Gabel
Kootenai
Joshua Jones
Laclede
Michael Fife
Lamb Creek
Tom Cleveland
Oden
Cameron LaCombe
Oldtown
Mike Nielsen
Priest Lake
Steve Smith
Sagle Replace Andy Kee RINO with ✓ Steve Smith
Sean Morgan
Selle
Cornel Rasor
South Side
Stephen Truss
Spirit Valley
Al Ribeiro
Washington Replace Tom Bokowy RINO with ✓ Al Ribeiro
Scott Herndon
Westmond
Kristen Dodd
W. Priest River
Mark Banks
Wrenco

Sample Ballots

You may bring this guide to the polls — use it to mark your selections in advance

Boundary County — 2026 Republican Primary Sample Ballot

May 19, 2026 · For Boundary County Republican Primary Voters

Federal Offices
United States Senate · Vote for One
Jim Risch
Denny LaVe
Joe Evans
Josh Roy
U.S. Representative, District 1 · Vote for One
Russ Fulcher
Andy Briner
Joseph Morrison
State Executive Offices
Governor · Vote for One
Brad Little (I)
Daniel Fowler
Ethan Giles
Justin Plante
Lisa Marie
Mark Fitzpatrick
Ron James
Sean Calvert Crystal
Lieutenant Governor · Vote for One
Scott Bedke Unopposed
Secretary of State
Phil McGrane Unopposed
State Controller
Brandon Woolf Unopposed
State Treasurer
Julie Ellsworth Unopposed
Attorney General
Raúl Labrador Unopposed
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Debbie Critchfield Unopposed
Legislative District 1 (Boundary County)
State Senate, District 1 · Vote for One
Scott Herndon ✓ Republican Endorsed
Jim Woodward
State Representative, Seat 1A · Vote for One
Jane Sauter ✓ Republican Endorsed
Mark Sauter
State Representative, Seat 1B · Vote for One
Cornel Rasor ✓ Republican Endorsed
Chuck Lowman
Boundary County Offices
County Commissioner, District 1
Lester Pinkerton Unopposed
County Commissioner, District 2 · Vote for One
Tim Bertling
Debra Henderson
County Clerk · Vote for One
Kimberly Kichenmaster
Pam Barton
Stacie Watts
County Treasurer
Jennifer Economu Unopposed
County Assessor
Olivia Drake Unopposed
County Coroner
Chad Workman Unopposed
Precinct Committeeman · Vote for One
Most precinct committeeman races will have more than one candidate. Refer to the Precinct Committeeman section above.

Bonner County — Legislative District 2 Sample Ballot

Careywood · Clagstone · Spirit Valley Precincts Only — May 19, 2026

Legislative District 2
State Senate, District 2
Phil Hart ✓ Republican Endorsed
State Representative, Seat 2A
Heather Scott ✓ Republican Endorsed
State Representative, Seat 2B · Vote for One
Dale Hawkins ✓ Republican Endorsed
Todd Perry
Bonner County Offices
County Commissioner, District 1
Steve Smith ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Commissioner, District 2 · Vote for One
Jeff Roberts ✓ Republican Endorsed
Asia Williams
County Clerk · Vote for One
Roger Rudd ✓ Republican Endorsed
Spencer Hutchings
Joanne Guzzi
County Treasurer
Clorrisa Koster ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Assessor
Cory Gabel ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Coroner
Robert Beers ✓ Republican Endorsed

Bonner County — Legislative District 1 Sample Ballot

Legislative District 1 Precincts — Most of Bonner County — May 19, 2026

Legislative District 1
State Senate, District 1 · Vote for One
Scott Herndon ✓ Republican Endorsed
Jim Woodward
State Representative, Seat 1A · Vote for One
Jane Sauter ✓ Republican Endorsed
Mark Sauter
State Representative, Seat 1B · Vote for One
Cornel Rasor ✓ Republican Endorsed
Chuck Lowman
Bonner County Offices
County Commissioner, District 1
Steve Smith ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Commissioner, District 2 · Vote for One
Jeff Roberts ✓ Republican Endorsed
Asia Williams
County Clerk · Vote for One
Roger Rudd ✓ Republican Endorsed
Spencer Hutchings
Joanne Guzzi
County Treasurer
Clorrisa Koster ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Assessor
Cory Gabel ✓ Republican Endorsed
County Coroner
Robert Beers ✓ Republican Endorsed

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