Idaho Politics and Election

Mountain Home's Guide to the Candidates for the 2010 General Election of the Idaho Executive Branch



The entire Idaho Executive Branch of government is up for grabs in the 2010 General Election. The way I see it, the people of Mountain Home will be voting for Idaho's President and his/her cabinet. Another way of looking at it could also be we are electing the Idaho CEO and Board of Directors this coming November 2nd, 2010. These candidates have agreed to take on the awesome responsibility of making sure the political, financial, legal, education system and business of Idaho runs smoothly.

4 Questions the Candidates Need to Answer Before Getting My Vote
1. How will you best represent my needs and the needs of Idaho?
2. Do you care enough to visit Mountain Home to personally introduce yourself to our citizens?
3. How do you stand on the issues?
4. Why do you think you are qualified to to help run the State of Idaho.

List of Candidates for Governor of Idaho

Idaho Governor Candidates Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Keith Allred  PO Box 768 Boise ID 83701 Yes Independent Jana Kemp  PO Box 8045 Boise ID 83707 Yes Independent Pro-Life  Box 5 Letha ID 83636 Yes Libertarian Ted Dunlap  2950 McDermott Rd Kuna ID 83634 Yes Republican "Butch" Otter * 1009 Star Road Star ID 83669 Yes Last Updated: 6 August 2010

Other Information About Idaho's Governorship
Plain Language Title: President of Idaho
Branch of Government: Executive
Governors Pay: $111,989.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Governor of Idaho:
The governor is vested with the supreme executive power. He appoints department heads and members of boards and commissions. The governor issues executive orders which have the force and effect of law. The governor drafts and recommends a budget to the state legislature. On extraordinary occasions the governor can convene special sessions of the legislature. He must give final approval, by signing bills passed by the legislature. He has the power to veto bills but must list his objections. The legislature can override a veto by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The governor is commander-in-chief of the military forces, except when they are called into actual service of the United States. He is President of the Board of Examiners and Chairman of the Board of Land Commissioners.

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List of Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho

Idaho Lieutenant Governor Candidates Constitution Paul Venable  PO Box 695 Parma ID 83660 Yes Democrat Eldon Wallace  1107 South Broxon Street Boise ID 83705 Yes Republican Brad Little * 903 E Main St Emmett ID 83617 Yes Last Updated: 3 August 2010

Other Information About Idaho's Lieutenant Governorship
Plain Language Title: Idaho's "Just in Case" Governor
Branch of Government: Executive
Lieutenant Governors Pay: $29,515.00
Term of Office : 4 years

Duties of the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho:
Presides over the Senate, stands first in line of succession to the Governor, and is Acting Governor when the Governor is physically outside the state or otherwise unable to serve. Elected constitutional official, Article IV, Section 1. Title 67, Chapter 8, Idaho Code.

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List of Candidates for Idaho's Secretary of State

Idaho Secretary of State Candidates Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Mack Sermon  13796 Mariposa Street Caldwell ID 83607 NO Republican Ben Ysursa * 5355 Waterwheel Boise ID 83703 NO Last Updated: 2 August 2010

Other Information About Idaho's Secretary of State
Plain Language Title: Idaho's Jack of All Trades No One Else Wanted
Branch of Government: Executive
Secretary of State Pay: $91,025.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Idaho's Secretary of State:
Member of Board of Land Commissioners, Board of Examiners, chairman of the Board of Canvassers; Chief Elections Officer; keeper of the Great Seal of the State. Prepares the Session Laws, file all bills of the Legislature, file proclamations, Executive Orders of the Governor, extraditions, tort claims, and miscellaneous legislative and executive documents. As Chief Elections Officer, he administers the election laws, compiles and publishes the election laws and election calendar, certifies abstracts of votes from counties, and issues certificates of election. Administers the "Sunshine Law" for campaign financing and lobbyist activity disclosure. The Secretary of State's office files articles of incorporation, Uniform Commercial Code financing statements, trademarks, service marks and notary public appointments.

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List of Candidates for Idaho's State Controller

Idaho State Controller Candidates Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Bruce Robinett  5351 N Maidstone Way Boise ID 83713 Yes Republican Donna Jones * PO Box 323 Payette ID 83661 Yes Last Updated: 6 August 2010

Other Information About Idaho's State Controller
Plain Language Title: Idaho's Paymaster
Branch of Government: Executive
Idaho State Controller's: $91,025.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Idaho State Controller:
The State Controller is the chief fiscal officer of state government and manages Idaho's fiscal affairs which include paying all obligations of the state, paying all state employees, as well as maintaining the centralized fifinancial management reporting and accounting systems. She is the ex-officio Secretary of the Board of Examiners, a member of the Board of Land Commissioners, and serves on the Board of Canvassers. She also manages the state's central Computer Service Center, sits as a member of the Information Technology Resource Management Council (ITRMC), and serves as an advisor to the Commissioners of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, as well as advisor to the Commissioners of the Idaho Food Quality Assurance Institute and administrator of State Social Security Programs.

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The ONLY Candidate for Idaho's State Treasurer

Idaho State Treasurer Candidate Republican Ron Crane * 552 Bayhill Dr Nampa ID 83686 Sort of... Last Updated: 29 July 2010

Other Information About Idaho's State Treasurer
Plain Language Title: Idaho's Banker
Branch of Government: Executive
Idaho State Treasurer: $91,025.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Idaho State Teasurer:
The State Treasurer operates as the central chief fiscal officer and banker of monies collected by Idaho. The Treasurer is responsible for managing more than $3 billion dollars. The Treasurer's Office also acts as the state's bank, receiving and disbursing all monies. The Office invests idle state monies and funds for local government and state agencies. The Idaho State Treasurer's Office also administers the Idaho Millennium Fund, the College Savings Program and the Idaho Prime Loan Program.

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The ONLY Candidate for Idaho's Attorney General of Idaho

Idaho Attorney General Candidate Republican Lawrence Wasden*  811 Heartland Dr Nampa ID 83686 Yes Last Updated: 15 July 2010

Other Information About Idaho's Attorney General of Idaho
Plain Language Title: Idaho's Lead Lawyer
Branch of Government: Executive
Attorney General Pay: $100,955.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Idaho Attorney General:
The Attorney General is Idaho's chief legal officer and is responsible for advising and representing all state officers and agencies in legal matters. He issues official written opinions on important legal questions at the request of designated government officials. He represents the State of Idaho in all federal and state courts, including all criminal appellate work. In addition to his legal duties, he serves as a member of the State Board of Land Commissioners and the State Board of Examiners.

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List of Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction of Idaho

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Stan Olson  2027 S Springbrook Ln Boise ID 83706 Yes Republican Tom Luna * 3613 Ringneck Dr Nampa ID 83686 Yes Last Updated: 6 August 2010

Other Information About Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction
Plain Language Title: Idaho's School Principal
Branch of Government: Executive
Super of Public Instruction's Pay: $91,025.00
Term of Office: 4 years

Duties of the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction:
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is a constitutional officer of the State of Idaho. He serves as an ex-officio member of the State Board of Education and serves on the Board of Land Commissioners. He serves as chief executive officer of the State Department of Education and exercises general supervision of the Department. The State Superintendent provides technical and professional assistance and advice to all school districts in reference to all aspects of education including finances, buildings, equipment, administration, organization of school districts, curriculum and instruction, transportation of pupils and interpretation of school laws and state regulations.



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Mountain Home's Guide to the Candidates for the 2010 General Election for State Senators and Congressmen



The citizens of Mountain Home have the privilege of voting for Idaho's District 22 Legislative Branch Senator and Congressmen on November 2, 2010. These candidates have taken on a very important responsibility if they get (re)elected. Unfortunately the two District 22 Congressmen are running unopposed this year. Maybe someone with throw their hat in the ring as a "write in candidate"? I very rarely vote for an "unopposed" candidate so if you are considering a write candidacy make sure you let us know. You'll likely get my vote if you come to Mountain Home for a meet and greet and have some good ideas.

5 Questions the Candidates Need to Answer Before Getting My Vote
1. How will you best represent my needs and the needs of Idaho?
2. Do you care enough to visit Mountain Home to personally introduce yourself to our citizens?
3. How do you stand on the issues?
4. Why do you think you are qualified to to help run the State of Idaho?
5. If you are running unopposed in this election, why do you think no one is running against you?

List of Candidates for District 22 State Senator

Idaho District 22 Legislative Candidates – The Senate Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Henry Hibbert  PO Box 935 Glenns Ferry ID 83623 NO Republican Tim Corder * 357 SE Corder Drive Mountain Home ID 83647 Yes Last Updated: 2 August 2010

Other Information About the District 22 State Senator
Plain Language Title: State Lawmaker and public policy maker
Branch of Government: Legislative
State Senator's Pay: $15,646 per year, plus expenses for housing during the session, and $1,700 for office expenses.
Term of Office: 2 years

Duties of the Idaho State Senator:
Translate the public will into public policy for the state, levying taxes, appropriating public funds, and overseeing the administration of state agencies. Preserve the checks and balances of state government by the independent exercise of legislative powers; Adopt a system of laws that promote the health, education and well-being of Idaho's citizens; Preserve the state's environment and ensure wise, productive use of the state's natural resources; Carry out oversight responsibilities to enhance government accountability; and Raise revenues and appropriate monies that support necessary government services.

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List of Candidates for District 22 State Congressman

Idaho State Representative Position A – State Congressmen Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Republican Rich Wills * Box 602 Glenns Ferry ID 83623 NO Idaho State Representative Position B – State Congressmen Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Republican Pete Nielsen  * 4303 SW Easy St. Mountain Home ID 83647 NO Last Updated: 6 August 2010

Other Information About the District 22 State Congressman
Plain Language Title: State Lawmaker and public policy maker
Branch of Government: Legislative
State Congressperson's Pay: $15,646 per year, plus expenses for housing during the session, and $1,700 for office expenses.
Term of Office: 2 years

Duties of the Idaho State Congressperson:
Translate the public will into public policy for the state, levying taxes, appropriating public funds, and overseeing the administration of state agencies. Preserve the checks and balances of state government by the independent exercise of legislative powers; Adopt a system of laws that promote the health, education and well-being of Idaho's citizens; Preserve the state's environment and ensure wise, productive use of the state's natural resources; Carry out oversight responsibilities to enhance government accountability; and Raise revenues and appropriate monies that support necessary government services.


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This is Part 1 of a 4 part "Candiates for the 2010 General Election List" made for Mountain Home, Idaho residents.  Look for the next 3 parts to be published on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the week ending August 14th, 2010.



Fair and public elections are, in part, what makes this country so great. As far as I can tell, there are 6 political offices up for election in Elmore County, Idaho during the General Election of 2010. The "ungreat" part for this election year is 5 of the 6 offices are running unopposed. So where the local "political rubber" meets the "political road" our choices are way limited. There must be at least 5 people in Elmore County that will throw their hat into this political one way street!

A Question for the Candidates That Needs to Answer Before Getting My Vote
1. Will you meet with the people who might vote for you? Just a few nights before the election so we know who you are and what you plan to do for Elmore County, Idaho?

List of Candidates for the 6 Elmore County Elected Offices

Elmore County Commissioner Second District Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Republican Wesley Wootan Unknown NO Elmore County Commissioner Third District Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Connie Cruser * Unknown Republican Albert Hofer Unknown NO Elmore County Clerk of the District Court Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Republican Barbara Steele Unknown NO Elmore County Treasurer Political Party Candidate Mail Address Website Democrat Rose Plympton * Unknown NO Last Updated: 7 August 2010

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