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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tommy Ahlquist on Immigration
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| Republican candidate for Idaho Governor:
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Darren Bailey on Immigration
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- State should not end cooperation with ICE. (May 2019)
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Russ Fulcher on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Build the border wall, not sanctuary cities. (Sep 2018)
- Secure the border; end chain migration. (Sep 2018)
- Make English the official state language. (Mar 2007)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Paulette Jordan on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Address immigration, border security, enforcement separately. (May 2020)
- She wants to forge pathway for illegals to become citizens. (Apr 2018)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Brad Little on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Make English the official state language. (Mar 2007)
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Raul Labrador on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Idaho Governor:
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- Building wall is critical step against illegal immigrants. (Aug 2017)
- Toughen laws against illegal immigrants. (Aug 2017)
- Strengthen border security; redouble our efforts. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Janice McGeachin on Immigration
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| Republican Challenger:
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Troy Minton on Immigration
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| Democratic candidate for Idaho Governor:
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Butch Otter on Immigration
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Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1):
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- Halt Syrian refugees until vetting rules instituted. (Nov 2015)
- Make English the official state language. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Nancy Harris on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Reform immigration and provide path to citizenship. (Feb 2020)
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Paulette Jordan on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator:
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- Address immigration, border security, enforcement separately. (May 2020)
- She wants to forge pathway for illegals to become citizens. (Apr 2018)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Larry LaRocco on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously US Rep.:
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- For “Secure America through Verification & Enforcement” Act. (May 2008)
- Tough & realistic approach: comprehensive but no deportation. (May 2008)
- Current policy has led to broken borders. (Mar 2008)
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Nels Mitchell on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Idaho's farmers need immigration reform. (Sep 2014)
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Marvin Pro-Life Richardson on Immigration
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Independent American Senate candidate:
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- H-1B visas displace American workers. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Risch on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Don’t allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship. (Jun 2008)
- I oppose amnesty in any form. (May 2008)
- First and foremost, we need to secure our borders. (Apr 2008)
- Ensure that only legal immigrants receive state benefits. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jerry Sturgill on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Refugees contribute to society; don't close borders for fear. (Aug 2016)
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Russ Fulcher on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Build the border wall, not sanctuary cities. (Sep 2018)
- Secure the border; end chain migration. (Sep 2018)
- Make English the official state language. (Mar 2007)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Raul Labrador on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Building wall is critical step against illegal immigrants. (Aug 2017)
- Toughen laws against illegal immigrants. (Aug 2017)
- Strengthen border security; redouble our efforts. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Mike Simpson on Immigration
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Republican Representative (ID-2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Dirk Kempthorne on Immigration
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Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator:
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- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
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Jim Risch on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Don’t allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship. (Jun 2008)
- I oppose amnesty in any form. (May 2008)
- First and foremost, we need to secure our borders. (Apr 2008)
- Ensure that only legal immigrants receive state benefits. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jerry Brady on Immigration
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| Former Democrat Challenger (2006):
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Alan Blinken on Immigration
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ID):
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Scott McClure on Immigration
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| 2004 former Democratic Challenger:
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Fred Adams on Immigration
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Helen Chenoweth on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Larry Craig on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (ID):
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- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 50% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Dirk Kempthorne on Immigration
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Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
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Walt Minnick on Immigration
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Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Rated 67% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2010)
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Bill Sali on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Secure our borders; make English official. (Nov 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Tom Sullivan on Immigration
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2010 Democrat Challenger:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
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Michael Crapo on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (ID):
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- Strongest border enforcement possible; no amnesty. (Apr 2021)
- Strongest border enforcement realistically possible. (Jan 2011)
- Make English the official language. (Jan 1998)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting illegal immigrants from receiving FEMA benefits. (Jul 1994)
- Rated 91% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Butch Otter on Immigration
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Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1):
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Butch Otter on other issues.
- Halt Syrian refugees until vetting rules instituted. (Nov 2015)
- Make English the official state language. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Rex Rammell on Immigration
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Independent Challenger:
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- No pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Jul 2018)
- Build border fence; enforce against illegals working. (Jul 2008)
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