Trish Carter-Goodheart
Trish Carter-Goodheart, the Democratic candidate for Idaho State Representative District 6 Seat A, is a proud member of the Nez Perce Tribe.
Carter-Goodheart did not respond to the Argonaut for comment.
Carter-Goodheart is running for State Representative to stand up for better representation to meet the unique needs not only of her community, but the unique needs of those all around the district, as described by her website.
She is a passionate advocate for the safety and well-being of children. She has served on the National Indian Child Welfare Association Board since 2008 and has focused on legislative and policy decisions as well as fundraising and program development.
Carter-Goodheart looks to serve the people of Idaho in a large variety of ways.
First, she aims to invest in public schools. She plans to fight to increase funding for the schools and ensure that teachers have the resources they need. She also seeks to save public libraries, naming them the pillars of our communities, especially in rural areas.
She stands for restoring reproductive rights. “Everyone deserves the right to make personal healthcare decisions, and I will advocate to restore those rights in Idaho,” she said via her website.
Furthermore, her vision includes protecting forests and public lands to ensure sustainable use, creating sustainable agricultural systems and eliminating the grocery tax.
“I refuse to live in fear,” she said on her website. “Our community deserves leaders who will show up, challenge extreme ideologies and fight for quality, equity and the change we need.”
Carter-Goodheart is pro-Proposition 1 because “it gives voters more flexibility and a greater say in who represents them,” as she told Idaho Capital Sun in their 2024 Voter Guide.
She is pro-choice, claiming that access to abortion is a fundamental aspect of healthcare and that pregnant people are fully capable of making informed decisions about their own health.
“I support adding health exceptions to our strict abortion laws to ensure that patients facing serious medical conditions or life-threatening situations have access to necessary care,” Carter-Goodheart said to Idaho Capital Sun. “It’s crucial that our laws reflect a compassionate and pragmatic approach, allowing medical decisions to be made between a patient and their healthcare provide rather than by legislators… I am committed to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of all Idahoans.”
Lori McCann
Lori McCann is the Republican candidate for Idaho State Representative District 6 Seat A and stands for a stronger Idaho.
McCann did not respond to the Argonaut for comment.
McCann has background in education, business and agriculture, and is a University of Idaho graduate. She has served as a program coordinator and professor in the Paralegal and Legal Assisting programs at Lewis Clark State College and has worked alongside her husband to manage his law practice for the past 44 years.
One of McCann’s main campaign goals in this election is working for policies that will encourage parental participation in Idaho’s Public Education arena, according to her website. She plans to work with the stakeholders to redefine the mechanism by which schools are funded, while protecting rural and smaller districts.
She will continue to support policies that encourage and promote a better business climate for Idaho’s small and large businesses, as described by her website. She states that the government must be vigilant in reducing regulations that are costly and inhibit growth.
Furthermore, her campaign has a strong focus on agriculture. McCann strives to continue her work to enhance every aspect of agriculture by supporting policy that encourages growth and helps agricultural businesses thrive. Idaho’s agriculture remains one of the most important aspects of its economy and the community needs to work together to keep the agricultural businesses alive, her website claims.
McCann feels uniquely qualified to hold office in the Idaho House of Representatives due to her various experiences.
When asked her stance on Proposition 1, McCann told Idaho Capital Sun that her “personal opinion is not what is important here.” She will “wait and see what the Idaho people decide. If the Idaho citizens decide they want a new system in place, then [the House of Representatives] of and by the people should listen to them and act accordingly.”
McCann is pro-life and describes how she has a wonderful son as a result of her decision to choose life.
“This is not about abortion…it is about saving Idaho’s pregnant women from further harm that very well could lead to death, or sterility if they are not treated properly and with what is the ‘standard of care,’” McCann told Idaho Capital Sun.
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