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 Governor, Mayors and Pundits: 
 
 
 
|  Tommy Ahlquist on Environment   |  | Republican candidate for Idaho Governor: 
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    Let farmers manage land, not government scientists. (Aug 2017)
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|  Darren Bailey on Environment   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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    No mandated inspections, permits, nor caps for emissions. (May 2019)
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|  Russ Fulcher on Environment   |  | Republican: 
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    Transfer federal lands in Idaho to state & locals. (Sep 2018)
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|  Paulette Jordan on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    Wants to keep federal lands and sites safe from sell offs. (Apr 2018)
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|  Brad Little on Environment   |  | Republican: 
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    Wildfires are about land management, not climate change. (Jan 2021)
    Replenish more water into aquifers than we remove. (Jan 2019)
    Remove wolves from Endangered Species list. (Nov 2004)
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|  Raul Labrador on Environment   |  | Republican candidate for Idaho Governor: 
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    Must work with partners to preserve public land. (Aug 2017)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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|  Janice McGeachin on Environment   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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|  Troy Minton on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for Idaho Governor: 
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|  Butch Otter on Environment   |  | Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1): 
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    Endangered Species Act creates federal-state conflict. (Jan 2013)
    To EPA: Delist wolves and restore state management. (Jan 2011)
    Establish a dairy and animal research and education facility. (Jan 2007)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
    Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Keystone XL Pipeline fundamental to economic prosperity. (Jan 2013)
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|  Nancy Harris on Environment   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Enjoy clean air & clean water of our mountains & streams. (Sep 2019)
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|  Paulette Jordan on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator: 
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    Wants to keep federal lands and sites safe from sell offs. (Apr 2018)
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|  Larry LaRocco on Environment   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger; previously US Rep.: 
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    Expand marketable water rights transfers. (Aug 2008)
    Reduce the threat of global warming. (May 2008)
    Fully fund PILOT program to help timber industry. (May 2008)
    Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
    Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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|  Nels Mitchell on Environment   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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    Committed to protecting our unique outdoor heritage. (Jul 2014)
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|  Marvin Pro-Life Richardson on Environment   |  | Independent American Senate candidate: 
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    No UN action nor eminent domain for environmental protection. (Nov 2012)
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|  Jim Risch on Environment   |  | Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor: 
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    Supports first-in-time first-in-right water usage. (Sep 2008)
    Manage public lands for multiple uses. (Apr 2008)
    Wolf population has recovered; delist as Endangered Species. (Dec 2006)
    Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
    Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Jerry Sturgill on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for Senate: 
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    Protect public lands by keeping federal control. (Jul 2016)
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 House: 
 
 
 
|  Russ Fulcher on Environment   |  | Republican (District  1): 
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    Transfer federal lands in Idaho to state & locals. (Sep 2018)
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|  Raul Labrador on Environment   |  | Republican (District 1): 
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    Must work with partners to preserve public land. (Aug 2017)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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|  Mike Simpson on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (ID-2): 
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Mar 2013)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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 Former candidates & officeholders: 
 
 
 
|  Dirk Kempthorne on Environment   |  | Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator: 
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    Supports salmon recovery without breaching Snake River dams. (Jan 2001)
    States’ rights: no grizzly bears; no roadless forests. (Jan 2001)
    Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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|  Jim Risch on Environment   |  | Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor: 
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    Supports first-in-time first-in-right water usage. (Sep 2008)
    Manage public lands for multiple uses. (Apr 2008)
    Wolf population has recovered; delist as Endangered Species. (Dec 2006)
    Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
    Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Jerry Brady on Environment   |  | Former Democrat Challenger (2006): 
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|  Alan Blinken on Environment   |  | 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ID): 
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    Stricter CAFE standards instead of ANWR drilling. (Sep 2002)
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|  Scott McClure on Environment   |  | 2004 former Democratic Challenger: 
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    Better management of scare water supply. (Oct 2004)
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|  Fred Adams on Environment   |  | Republican Senate challenger: 
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|  Helen Chenoweth on Environment   |  | Republican (District 1): 
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|  Larry Craig on Environment   |  | Republican Sr Senator (ID): 
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    Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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|  Dirk Kempthorne on Environment   |  | Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator: 
    Click here for 12 full quotes
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    Supports salmon recovery without breaching Snake River dams. (Jan 2001)
    States’ rights: no grizzly bears; no roadless forests. (Jan 2001)
    Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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|  Walt Minnick on Environment   |  | Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): 
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Rated 67% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2010)
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|  Bill Sali on Environment   |  | Republican: 
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    Opposes breaching Lower Snake River Dams. (Nov 2006)
    Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
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|  Tom Sullivan on Environment   |  | 2010 Democrat Challenger: 
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|  Michael Crapo on Environment   |  | Republican Sr Senator (ID): 
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    Conservation and progress do not need to be at odds. (Jan 2011)
    Improve ESA with innovative collaborative species management. (Oct 2004)
    Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    Rated 7% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2014)
    Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
    Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
    Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
    Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
    Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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|  Butch Otter on Environment   |  | Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1): 
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    Endangered Species Act creates federal-state conflict. (Jan 2013)
    To EPA: Delist wolves and restore state management. (Jan 2011)
    Establish a dairy and animal research and education facility. (Jan 2007)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
    Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Keystone XL Pipeline fundamental to economic prosperity. (Jan 2013)
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|  Rex Rammell on Environment   |  | Independent Challenger: 
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    Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (Jul 2018)
    If we can’t own public lands, we should be able to use them. (Jul 2008)
    Raised elk for antler velvet and for hunter’s trophies. (Jun 2008)
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