Contested Races for Idaho Legislative District 1A and 1B House, District 1 Senate Compiled by Zach Hagadone, Ben Olson and Soncirey Mitchell
Publisher’s note: Before each election, the Sandpoint Reader reaches out to candidates in contested races to ask questions about how they would represent the constituents in the offices they seek. Below are questions and answers for the offices of Idaho Legislative District 1A and 1B House, as well as District 1 Idaho Senate in the Tuesday, May 19 primary election. Check Page 21 for Bonner County commissioner Dist. 2 and county clerk races.
All candidates who responded to our questions have been included below, with some answers edited lightly for length.
There are two candidates forums coming up: the first featuring Legislative District 1 candidates (1A and 1B House, Senate) on Monday, May 4 moderated by the Bonner County Daily Bee and the other featuring Bonner County candidates on Tuesday, May 5 and moderated by the Sandpoint Reader. Both forums will also include assistance from SandpointOnline.com, KRFY 88.5FM, and the Selkirk Association of Realtors.
Both forums will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School auditorium. Forums will be broadcast live on KRFY 88.5 FM and afterward will be available to stream on krfy.org. Finally, don’t forget to vote Tuesday, May 19.
Dist. 1A and 1B House, Senate
1. Why are you running for District 1 Senate / 1A House / 1B House?
2. What do you think are the three most important issues to your constituents?
3. What do you see as the top challenge facing District 1, and how do you propose to address it?
4. Managing the state budget made the most headlines in the 2026 Legislature, and will surely do the same in the 2027 session. What challenges do you foresee with tackling that issue, and how would you meet them?
5. There has been a yearslong trend in the Statehouse toward bills that seek to consolidate authority at the legislative level by removing municipalities’ ability to self-regulate on a range of matters (from short-term rentals to what flags can be flown on their property and the bathrooms people can use). What’s your perspective on the role of state versus local control?
Dist. 1 Senate
Scott Herndon, R
Age: 58
Birthplace and residence: Richmond, Va.; residence is Sagle.
How many years lived in Bonner County: 22.
Past/current government service (if applicable): Idaho state senator District 1, 2023-’24.
Profession: custom home builder.
Education: B.S. finance, Arizona State University, 1989. Graduated Missouri Military Academy, 1985.
1. I have unfinished business. I helped deliver $317 million in permanent property tax relief by overriding the governor’s veto for the first time in 16 years, sponsored the $3.1 billion public schools budget and passed election integrity legislation upheld unanimously by the Idaho Supreme Court. I’m running to finish eliminating property taxes on Idaho homes.
2. Property taxes, cost of living and public land access. People are being taxed out of their homes. Idaho grew spending $600 per person beyond inflation and population growth over six years. That’s $1.2 billion that could replace property taxes. I’ve voted for every tax cut and against every fee increase. And I authored laws protecting public road access to state lands and waters.
3. Property taxes. A woman in Oldtown watched her bill triple not because spending increased, but because her assessed value grew. The tax has nothing to do with ability to pay. In 2023 I helped pass H.B. 292, sending state revenue to local governments to reduce property tax bills without changing local control. That’s the model. Control state spending, bring $4.6 billion in unreviewed appropriations under oversight and direct savings toward eliminating property taxes.
4. The Legislature needs to stop growing government faster than the population. Idaho nearly doubled its budget in 10 years. $4.6 billion flows through continuous appropriations never reviewed line by line. Bring all spending under legislative review, hold growth to population plus inflation and direct excess revenues to property tax relief. Prior tax cuts didn’t cause the budget problem; spending beyond what was needed caused it. Idaho still runs a surplus.
5. I believe in local control. H.B. 292 proves it. The state sends revenue to reduce property taxes while local officials keep setting every budget line item. But the Constitution places certain responsibilities with the Legislature. Election integrity and the physical safety of women and girls in public facilities are legitimate exercises of state authority. The goal is a framework where the state fulfills its constitutional role and local governments retain control over everything else.
Jim Woodward, R (incumbent)
Age: 55
Birthplace: Anacortes, Wash.; residence: Sagle.
How many years lived in Bonner County: 29 years in Bonner County/16 years in Boundary County.
Past/current government service: six years as your state senator/21 years of Navy service (active and reserve combined).
Profession: excavation contractor.
Education: B.S. in mechanical engineering from the U of I.
1. I am trying to preserve the “live-and-let-live” Idaho we have known for so many decades. This election is about representation by someone who understands the community and is working to support you, our local organizations, our towns and our counties, or someone who is routinely at the center of whatever the current conflict is, someone who sues his fellow taxpayers and someone who has blatant disregard for 51% of the population. I am asking to represent you, not tell you how to live your life. I hope to earn your vote on May 19.
2. We are falling behind in providing the basics of state services. Public safety, education and transportation are not meeting the demands of our increasing population growth. Just as an example, in the last 20 years, our population has grown by 33%. In that same time, we have only added 1.9% to the capacity of our highway system. It’s no wonder we struggle just to pull onto the highway and hope we can do it safely. Our quality of life will go down without action on our part.
3. Affordability for locals is the top challenge in Bonner and Boundary counties. Raising the homeowner’s exemption is the first step in reducing our property tax burden. The homeowner’s exemption was put in place by citizens’ initiative with the intent that we only pay tax on half the value of our home. The Legislature has failed to increase the cap on the exemption over time. We must also fully fund our K-12 education system with state funds. This is another way to reduce our local property tax burden by removing a state obligation from local taxpayers.
4. As the vice chairman of the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, I am doing everything I can to move us in the right direction to stabilize the Idaho budget and return to the core of our budgeting process that has worked so well for us for five decades. In the past four years, politics has crept into our budget process. We must return to analyzing department budgets one-by-one, instead of an omnibus-style budgeting approach.
5. I am a vocal advocate for local control. The best decision for any person is the one they make themselves. When we move to public decision-making, the best decisions are those made closest to home. Every town and county in Idaho is different, with different circumstances. The great people in those towns, who know how to make their own decisions, are the common denominator.
Dist. 1A House
Jane Sauter, R
Age: 63
Birthplace and residence: Minnesota; Cocolalla.
How many years lived in Bonner County: 10
Past/current government service (if applicable): poll worker; chief election judge; precinct committeeman, Kelso Precinct.
Profession: homemaker.
Education: high school graduate, associate degree in theology.
1. Because the incumbent, Mark Sauter, voted with the Democrats in 2025 84% of the time; and, in 2026, he voted with them 74% of the time. (And those numbers do not reflect the unanimous votes.) I would like the conservative Republicans of District 1 to have actual Republican representation; the kind where the representative upholds the Republican platform. I am a lifetime Republican, married to Steve for 39 years, and we have nine children, eight in-law children and 21 grandchildren. I love Idaho, and I want it to be a thriving place for our family to live and grow for generations to come.
2. Idaho jobs for Idaho citizens, the cost of living and affordable housing.
3. Rising taxes and state spending that needs to be restrained. I support tax reductions, which cannot and will not happen until the spending is curbed. In just the last six years, Idaho’s state budget has grown by roughly 60%. That’s not responsible — that’s reckless.We must stop the pattern of growing government and start focusing on disciplined, responsible budgeting. That means digging into the details, demanding accountability and making tough decisions.
4. I consider the repeal of the grocery tax to be a baby step. Reducing and eliminating property tax would be a giant leap! But we have to do this equitably. Moving money between categories is not a plan. Stopping the pattern of growing government should be the goal.
5. In a perfect world, the issues mentioned above could be managed by responsible local boards. Such is not the case with certain issues that require better oversight. Take the “bathroom bill,” for instance. If local laws were not effective in protecting women and girls in what should be a safe space — where they bathe and change clothes — then it’s the duty of the Legislature to step in and provide that oversight, which then restores to them their dignity and safety.
Mark Sauter, R (incumbent)
Age: 68
Birthplace and residence: Downey, Calif.; rural Dover, Idaho.
How many years lived in Bonner County: 14 — homeowner in Sandpoint, four years, homeowner in Dover, 10 years.
Past/current government experience (if applicable): retired from fire service — 30-year career including eight years as fire chief, three years in city administration, 10 years in volunteer fire service in Bonner County, including three years as Fire District Association president. Currently, serving fourth year as state representative, assigned to House Education, Agriculture and Resources committees.
Profession: retired from fire service and city administration, serving as state representative for Boundary/Bonner County.
Education: undergraduate degree, fire administration; master’s degree, public administration.
1. I’m running to responsibly represent the conservative interests of Bonner and Boundary counties. I believe we have made progress with several issues in the past four years. We have reduced property taxes and income taxes. We have addressed affordability issues by reducing taxes on tips, overtime, car loan interest and increased child tax credits, grocery tax exemptions and exemptions for seniors. We have also helped fire and school districts with efficiency measures that will save taxpayers and help our kids. There is more to do with these issues, our property insurance situation and with our rural health care delivery system.
2. Affordability is a primary issue for our community. We need to keep our taxes and fees low and control our spending at the state level. Housing costs have increased the costs of living. I’m hopeful the number of housing units added and the “infill” housing in neighborhoods over the past few years will begin to reduce the demand for housing. This increase in housing options should help to adjust the cost for housing. Property taxes continue to be a concern. We need to increase the homeowner’s exemption and index it. This change will help every residential property owner.
3. Right-sizing the investments we make in infrastructure and public safety has been a recent challenge for Idaho. Previous generations have built our roads and supported our law enforcement, fire and EMS services. We need to continue to support these critical systems. In the past three years, the Legislature has politicized our budgeting process by combining certain budgets and breaking up others. I will work to reevaluate the budgeting system, get more information for all the legislators and get more funding bills to a vote of the entire Legislature. More budget votes will force a better understanding of these important issues.
5. Local leaders have a better understanding of the issues in their districts. It is a conservative principle to push decisions to the elected/appointed individuals closest to the issue. For my time in the Legislature, I have made it a priority to “call home” as often as possible. This grounding has been a positive influence on my voting. Whether I’m hosting a meet-and-greet, calling on our law enforcement professionals, school administrators or our legal system experts, I believe listening to the insight of the community is the best way to understand an issue and to vote for our area.
Dist. 1B House
Chuck Lowman, R
Age: 49
Birthplace and residence: Grand Junction, Colo.; Idaho resident since 2019.
How many years lived in Bonner County: seven
Past/current government service (if applicable): U.S. Army (active duty, 2007-’19), Nevada Department of Wildlife, Colorado Division of Wildlife (formerly), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, substitute teacher (LPOSD).
Profession: residential contractor.
Education: B.S. wildlife resources, 1995, University of Idaho; master of divinity, 2007, Multnomah University.
1. Service has defined my life. I am an Eagle Scout and have served as a Christian missionary in eight countries, living out duty to God and country. After 9/11, I volunteered as an Army chaplain and deployed four years in combat zones — supporting soldiers through loss, the rigors of military service and honoring the fallen. After 12 years of service, my wife and I returned to Idaho to raise our family. I’ve been showing up for this community ever since. My opponent serves a special interest caucus rather than serving our community, and I’m running to correct that.
2. Local control: Local governing bodies need the authority to address local issues with local resources and local solutions.
Funding essential services: As Idaho grows, essential services face increasing strain.
Our compensation policies lag behind neighboring states, causing us to lose talented workers.
Education: Education funding must be accountable and locally controlled.
Over-regulation makes public education less efficient, while private education funding lacks meaningful oversight. Homeschools and private schools that refuse state funds should remain free to educate as they choose — however, any institution receiving taxpayer money, directly or indirectly, should face the same scrutiny as public schools.
3. Keep local government local. I support local option sales tax, like the Idaho Sheriff’s Association’s proposal, because local governments should have the authority, and the funding, to make local decisions. The Bonner County Republican Central Committee has lobbied against fire district tax levies, directly contributing to reduced fire district ratings and causing many Bonner County residents to lose their homeowner’s insurance. I have a neighbor, an 80-year-old widow and longtime resident, who lost her homeowner’s insurance and cannot afford the replacement insurance. That is not conservatism. That is ideology that harms the very people it claims to protect.
4. Reducing regulations: Bureaucratic reporting requirements drive up government service costs. Local behavioral health providers, for example, can’t justify taking
Medicare and Medicaid clients when a one-hour visit requires two hours of paperwork that no one reads. This must change.
Accepting federal monies: Idaho shoulders the burden of 34 million acres of federally managed land. Environmental regulations and frivolous lawsuits make accessing these lands increasingly difficult. The federal government should offset this burden through PILT and SRS payments to counties, compensating local governments for essential services as they cannot tax or fully utilize public lands.
5. As a legislator, I will empower local governments by pushing decisions to the lowest practicable level. My opponent supports eliminating property taxes in favor of state-controlled sales and income taxes — a scheme that serves corporate interests seeking to acquire properties without paying their fair share, while reducing local government to a mere proxy of the state. This hurts working families and blocks pathways to home ownership. The Idaho GOP platform is clear: “the most effective, responsible, responsive government is government closest to the people… That government is best that governs least.” I believe that. My opponent’s proposal does not.
Cornel Rasor, R (incumbent)
Age: 69
Birthplace and residence: Jackson, Calif.; Sagle, Idaho.
How many years lived in Bonner County: 57
Past/current government service (if applicable): county commissioner, four years; incumbent state representative, one year, seven months.
1. I bring principled, conservative service based on constituent encouragement. I have a recognized conservative track record, and a commitment to foundational American and Idaho values that locals appreciate. I can work with others in the Legislature (and have done so) to ensure pro-life, parental control and holding the line on spending.
2. The three most significant issues are: 1., Idaho’s ongoing budget crisis, with revenue shortfalls threatening core services while spending has grown faster than population and inflation; 2., erosion of local control balanced against true respect for real property rights; 3., education quality and safety, where achievement lags in key areas despite rising funding, and parental rights plus student privacy face challenges. These matter most because they directly impact family finances, community self-governance and the future of our children in Bonner County.
3. Uncontrolled growth in government spending, debt and regulatory overreach driving up property taxes and burdening families and businesses in District 1. I will work to restore fiscal discipline through strict constitutional limits: mandatory zero-based budgeting, hard debt caps with voter approval for bonds and special districts, and aggressive sunsetting of non-essential commissions and regulations. I’ll prioritize taxpayer refunds, oppose unfunded mandates and favor user-fee models. By limiting government to courts, public safety and basic infrastructure, we will protect rural values, lower the tax burden and return power to the people — especially those who bear the cost of government.
4. Revenue volatility, entrenched agency spending, special interest resistance and property tax pressures from growth will make meaningful budget restraint difficult in 2027. I will push for zero-based budgeting for every agency, accelerate DOGE-style eliminations of non-essential commissions and enforce strict spending caps tied to population plus inflation. I will seek to limit government to core functions, courts, public safety and basic infrastructure, while requiring taxpayer refunds, user fees and voter approval on new debt. In District 1, I will fight unfunded mandates and Boise-driven expansions that raise local taxes. This delivers a structurally balanced, low-tax budget true to constitutional limits.
5. My perspective is rooted in constitutional limits and property rights. The state creates the framework for cities and counties, giving it a compelling interest in protecting fundamental liberties and real property rights. I strongly prefer local decision-making wherever possible, but the state must intervene when local policies violate core protections such as privacy, association or contract rights, or when cultural divisiveness threatens community values. H.B. 752 [the bathroom and changing room bill], is a prime example. It addresses real violations reported by citizens and local governments by setting statewide standards, enforcing the rule of law without unnecessary centralization. This keeps government limited while safeguarding freedoms.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
2026 primary Election: Bonner County
Bonner County commissioner Dist. 2 and county clerk races
Questions for Dist. 2 Bonner County Commissioner
Jeff Roberts, R
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Asia Williams, R (incumbent)
Age: 45
Birthplace and residence: (Did not respond).
How many years lived in Bonner County: Over 10 years.
Past/current government service (if applicable): (Did not respond).
1. My work has focused on key areas such as financial review, reducing litigation costs, and managing responsible growth and development. Given my track record of effectiveness, I believe I remain the best candidate for the position of District 2 commissioner. Moving forward, I intend to continue prioritizing internal audits for Bonner County. While external audits offer a high-level overview, internal audits allow for a much broader scope — addressing financial processes, risk management, compliance and operational efficiency. This remains a vital part of my strategy to enhance our local government’s overall performance.
2. Based on feedback from Bonner County residents, the three most significant issues identified are fiscal responsibility, responsible growth and infrastructure improvements, specifically regarding roads and emergency services. In addition to these priorities, updating the Comprehensive Plan to ensure it is inclusive of residents’ concerns and incorporates the sub-area plans.
3. Political distractions often hinder the essential work required to support our growing population and the expanding services our rural community needs. My approach to leadership is rooted in integrity, honesty and sincerity. I remain committed to the duties I was elected to perform, making myself available to the public while avoiding the unproductive conflicts often seen on social media. Regarding our growth, it is vital that we carefully examine our financials. We must identify opportunities to trim the budget so that we can prioritize directing tax revenue toward our critical infrastructure.
4. The Local Land Use Planning Act requires the board of commissioners to address health and safety concerns. However, it is essential that these standards are not applied in a manner that infringes upon individual property rights. To ensure our decisions do not result in a regulatory taking, it is paramount that we consult with legal counsel for guidance in this area.
5. As a commissioner, I have raised concerns regarding the financial contributions Bonner County makes to Panhandle Health District in relation to the limited services provided, particularly concerning women’s health. Given that the Bonner County clinic is currently only open one day a week, I have requested that PHD analyze how many of our residents are traveling to Kootenai County for services. We are currently gathering data to determine if our residents are receiving benefits proportional to our payment obligations. This assessment is a work in progress, but these are critical questions that must be addressed.
Questions for Bonner County Clerk
1. Why are you running for Bonner County clerk?
2. What do you think are the three most important issues to your constituents?
3. The county clerk position often goes unnoticed by the public, but that officeholder fulfills many roles. How would you describe the duties of the clerk and their function in county administration?
4. What do you consider to be the central function of the clerk, and how would you propose to best fulfill that function?
5. Does the operation of the clerk’s office need improvement? If so, how would you improve it?
JoAnne Guzzi, R
(withdrawn from race, but will appear on 2026 primary ballot)
Spencer Hutchings, R
Age: Born in 1968.
Birthplace and residence: born in the U.S.; live in Sagle.
How many years as a Bonner County resident: more than 10.
Past/current government service (if applicable): United States Marine Corps.
Profession: business owner.
Education: After high school, and the United States Marine Corps, I built and ran several successful businesses. I developed a budgeting, controlling and auditing system for multimillion-dollar projects. Real experience that taught me how to maintain strict accuracy, financial controls, transparent reporting and efficient operations under pressure.
1. I’m running for Bonner County clerk because the good people who built this community deserve a clerk who puts them first. For too long, public drama and eroded trust have distracted from what matters. As a Marine and local business owner who has managed multimillion-dollar budgets with discipline and integrity, I will ensure election integrity with zero compromise, deliver full transparency, end the public contention and run an efficient, professional office that serves our residents, not special interests or unchecked growth. Bonner County’s future must honor the people who made it great. That’s why I’m running.
2. Election integrity: Only eligible voters vote and every valid vote is counted accurately. Transparency: The public deserves clear, open access to how the Clerk’s office operates.
Professional working relationships: Public fighting between officials erodes trust; disagreements should be handled professionally and privately.
3. Chief elections officer, guaranteeing secure, accurate and transparent elections; ex officio auditor, overseeing county finances and ensuring taxpayers’ dollars are spent and tracked responsibly; ex officio clerk of the board, recording all meetings, resolutions and official actions for the public record; ex officio clerk of the District Court, maintaining records, dockets and filings, collecting fines, fees and restitution, and managing jury services; and recorder of vital records, licenses and official documents. The clerk provides checks and balances, enforces transparency and delivers efficient services affecting every resident. I’ll fulfill these duties with transparency and integrity, putting Bonner County citizens first.
4. I consider the central function of the county clerk to be serving as the auditor — the independent guardian of county finances under Idaho Code Title 31. Title 31 repeatedly defines the clerk’s duties through the auditor role because fiscal oversight is the most critical check and balance in county government. While elections are very important to the community and remain a high priority, the auditor function protects every taxpayer dollar. To fulfill this best, I will review every budget line and workflow to eliminate waste, and deliver disciplined financial management, in the same way I’ve handled multimillion-dollar budgets previously.
5. The clerk’s office can and should be improved, especially as Bonner County continues to grow and workloads increase. I won’t assume problems exist, I’ll proactively discover them. In my first 100 days I will: personally observe and evaluate workflows and procedures; spend time with every staff member to hear their ideas, workload concerns and suggestions for better operations; and implement a practical plan that eliminates waste, improves work-life balance and delivers faster, more efficient, higher-quality service to our citizens. Real improvement starts with listening to the people who do the work every day. That is exactly how I will lead.
Roger Rudd, R
Age: 59
Birthplace and residence: born in Barstow, Calif.; raised in Needles, Calif.; currently a resident of Bonner County.
How many years lived in Bonner County: Kootenai County resident since 2006, Bonner County since 2020.
Past/current government service (if applicable): 30 years, U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as lieutenant colonel. Service included assignments at Quantico, Combat Development and Integration Command, the Pentagon (headquarters Marine Corps, Plans, Policies and Operations) and Scott Air Force Base (Commandant’s Liaison Officer to U.S. Transportation Command). Four years serving as precinct committeeman, Clagstone Precinct.
Profession: retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel.
Education: bachelor’s degree in political science; U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College; Advanced Logistics Officers Course; U.S. Army Airborne School; Warrant Officer Basic Course; Formal Learning School Instructor; Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival; Non-Commissioned Officer School. Not all inclusive.
1. God presented me an opportunity to serve the best people in the best county in the state! Thirty years of Marine Corps leadership of managing large teams, multimillion-dollar budgets and strict compliance requirements has prepared me for every statutory role this office demands. I want to serve Bonner County with integrity, precision and steady leadership.
2. Election integrity: Voters want to know every ballot is lawful, every result is accurate and every process is transparent.
Financial accountability: As ex officio auditor, the clerk is the taxpayers’ watchdog over every county department’s spending; that role must be exercised with rigor.
Responsive service: As the county grows rapidly, the clerk’s office must scale its staffing, communication and systems to meet demand without sacrificing accuracy or public trust.
3. The Bonner County clerk fulfills five statutory roles: chief elections officer, ex officio county auditor, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, clerk of the District Court, and records officer. Together, these roles make the clerk one of the most consequential positions in county government, managing elections, overseeing county finances, maintaining official records, and supporting both the judiciary and the BOCC. It is a position that demands precision, accountability and steady leadership every single day.
4. Public trust. Every statutory function of elections, auditing, records and court administration is only as strong as the public’s confidence in the people performing it. I will fulfill that trust by executing Idaho law precisely, maintaining rigorous documentation, ensuring financial transparency and communicating clearly with Bonner County residents about how their government works. My 30-year military career demanded that same standard. I bring it with me.
5. Clerk Rosedale has run a solid office, and I intend to build on that foundation. My priorities for improvement: make budget and expenditure data more accessible to average citizens, not just those who know how to navigate government websites; cross-train deputies across all five functional areas to eliminate single points of failure; and strengthen pre- and post-election communication so voters understand exactly how ballots are processed, certified and audited. An informed public is a confident public.
The primary election is Tuesday, May 19. Visit voteidaho.gov for more information about polling places and all election-related matters. See Page 5 for information about upcoming candidate forums.
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