Republican ideals are centered on the strength of our faith, belief that government should not overstep its bounds, conservative use of our resources, and respect for those who serve us at home and abroad. Halfway into his term, voters should feel betrayed by how Scott Herndon has represented them in the statehouse.
In Idaho, we Back the Blue, respect our first responders, maintain the integrity of our judicial system, and honor our military. These values help keep Idaho communities safe, and our families strong. Herndon chose to ignore the needs of the honorable men and women serving our State by voting “No” on:
Herndon rejected growth opportunities for Idaho students, and limited the education choices for parents, violating his Idaho Constitutional pledge to “maintain a general, uniform, and thorough system of public, free common schools”:
Access to healthcare in North Idaho is an increasing and urgent need. Herndon has turned a blind eye to the correlation of his abortion abolition efforts and the current crisis we face in Bonner and Boundary County. We need the ability to recruit and retain qualified medical professionals. Herndon OPPOSED funding for:
As Idahoans, we value connection with our friends, family and neighbors and the vitality it creates in our communities. Herndon does not share our neighborly values and voted “No” on:
North Idahoans value the beauty of our lakes, mountains, forests and clean air. We cherish our outdoor recreational opportunities and value the protection of our wildlife while still having the opportunity to hunt and fish in a well-managed area. Herndon voted “No” on:
Idaho’s infrastructure is critical to moving Idaho’s services and commodities and is a key to our healthy economy. Safe and well-functioning transportation and communication systems enhance the quality of life we enjoy. Herndon does not share these beliefs and consistently voted “No” on Idaho’s infrastructure bills.
Idahoans value a light hand of government, a low tax burden, and protection in financial transactions. Herndon opposed opportunities to provide income tax relief for Idaho families and transparency on common real estate transactions.
Idaho agriculture remains a cornerstone of our State’s economy. Herndon talks of a family connection to the dairy industry but has shown he neither understands nor supports the needs of Idaho farmers and ranchers. His voting record shows this:
