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Brittany Love
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Brittany Love (Republican Party) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 17A. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Love completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brittany Love earned an undergraduate degree from Boise State University. Her professional experience includes working as a student mentor at a Private Christian Academy. Love has served as a member of the NRA, GOA, ACRWC, and IFRW, and she has been affiliated with the BSU Republicans Club.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A
Incumbent John L. Gannon defeated Brittany Love in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John L. Gannon (D) | 63.4 | 13,195 |
 | Brittany Love (R)  | 36.6 | 7,604 | |
| Total votes: 20,799 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A
Incumbent John L. Gannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John L. Gannon | 100.0 | 3,832 |
| Total votes: 3,832 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A
Brittany Love advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brittany Love | 100.0 | 1,918 |
| Total votes: 1,918 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brittany Love completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Love's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Foremost, my values are of a constitutional conservative and Christianity has affirmed my belief in doing good things for myself, family and the community. I believe in the freedoms and liberties our forefathers gave us and it is my quest to keep them alive in our great State of Idaho. Every single Bill of Rights bestowed into America, is something I will always cherish. I will fight for every one of them. I understand the plight of those less fortunate than so many others and will strive to help improve their lives from the stranglehold of big government.
I earned a degree in Social Work and have gone on to pursue a degree in Business Administration at Boise State University. I have held various positions in the Republican ranks, both in college and on the outside, including my participation in Ada County's GOP. Working in ministry for five years has inspired me that giving to others through volunteerism is a passion dear to my heart. I enjoy being around under-privileged children offering them much needed support and mentoring. My other activities include hiking the glorious hill around Boise and being a wife to my husband, Jeffrey.
- Strength, availability and perseverance are three aspects I will uphold not only in my campaign, but also when elected to the state house from Idaho's District 17. It takes a strong person to fight for their constituents on a daily basis - along with being available with their concerns and issues. And, both constituents and their elected representatives have to preserver when there are trying times we all face from time to time.
- I truly believe that if all constituents in Idaho's District 17, read every question and my answers, they will get a great indication of who I am, my value system and vision for the future. They will learn how I will conduct myself in public service. I will ask for District 17's voters to consider my candidacy based on my will to serve them effectively, to listen to their concerns and will insure they will not be left behind.
- The word of God, as told through the Holy Bible has the upmost inspiring message for me on how I conduct my life and how I would conduct business for my constituents and Idaho. At the same time, I understand the difference between church and state and would adhere to that principal. Politicians over time, have used their faith to direct them in positive ways. I will honor that code as well.
As mentioned earlier, I am a staunch supporter of the Bill of Rights. One of these rights Idahoans hold dearly is the Second Amendment. In states that diminish the 2nd Amendment, high crime is rampant and citizens' right to defend and protect themselves and their families are suppressed. Idaho has relatively low crime because law abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves at home and on the outside. So many Idahoans are avid firearm sportsmen and sportswomen also. Another issue dear to me is defending innocent unborn babies who suffer needlessly. There must be a way to lower abortion rates in Idaho and in the United States. Thirdly, the Idaho legislature just passed legislation which Governor Brad Little signed, forbidding male transgender persons to participate in female high school and college sports. I was in support of this legislation for the simple reason that a male that switches genders to female; that person will still be stronger than a female counterpart in sports. The law does not ban women who switch, from participating in men's sports however.
Flexibility and compromise are great qualities politicians must possess in order to be successful. That means listening carefully to both sides of the issues, doing research and consider future unintended consequences a particular piece of legislation might have. Handling criticism professionally is another characteristic any public office holder must have. There will be times when the public will disagree with a legislative vote on an issue and will voice their disapproval. A politician must be ready to answer directly and with open transparency to their constituents and their concerns.
Communicating with people of all walks of life is a quality I am proud of that will help me be an effective and successful legislator from District 17. Building relationships is very easy for me and this is a trait that should guide me in my quest for success. I want to inspire people to stand up for what is right, and hope my votes in the Idaho legislature helps to create a better tomorrow for many generations to come.
Working at the Boise Rescue Mission was my very first job. At first I was a volunteer for one year, serving the homeless population and after being hired, I was able to share the Gospel. I managed all intakes and discharge paperwork and other procedures for residents. This past experience has a special place in my heart, knowing how a segment of the population suffers when they do not enjoy the fruits of housing and sustenance.
Nebraska's legislature is not only unicameral, but also non-partisan. This unique system gleaned through historical documents was voted on in the early 1930's and became standard starting with the 1936 elections. The argument for George W. Norris, a U.S. Senator at the time, was that there was too much squabbling between the two "houses" and legislation was lost because few could agree with others. Senator Norris got the unicameral idea after a visit to Australia, where one of the territories used the unicameral system. In Idaho, as in the rest of the states, a bicameral system exists. Idaho is special and unique, because one party holds both sides of the legislature. I believe both chambers in the Idaho chambers seem to get along and are willing to work together. Since being a territory, Idahoans have elected both Democrats and Republicans, depending, at the time, which party sought smaller government control. And, that is what I support.
It takes someone with a big heart, an open mind and a quest to make peoples' lives better. Experience comes from life challenges, learning from our mistakes as well as others' mistakes along the way and being able to research issues and learn how constituents feel about many issues affecting them. Learning how the legislature works comes from the necessary seminars during the transition period after the election. After all, Abraham Lincoln was 25-years-old when he entered the Illinois State House and George Washington was only 21-years-old when he commanded a regiment.
Being so interested in the youth in our community, I understand that education is their ticket to success. That's why; it would be an honor to serve on an education committee. Along the lines of a quality education is how young citizens will eventually enter the workforce. Being on a labor committee would be something I could hope to improve the lives and paychecks of working Idahoans.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 13, 2020
Current members of the Idaho House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Mike Moyle
Majority Leader:Jason Monks
Representatives
District 1A
Mark Sauter (R)
District 1B
Cornel Rasor (R)
District 2A
Heather Scott (R)
District 2B
Dale Hawkins (R)
District 3A
Vito Barbieri (R)
District 3B
Jordan Redman (R)
District 4A
Joe Alfieri (R)
District 4B
Elaine Price (R)
District 5A
Ron Mendive (R)
District 5B
Tony Wisniewski (R)
District 6A
Lori McCann (R)
District 6B
Brandon Mitchell (R)
District 7A
Kyle Harris (R)
District 7B
Charlie Shepherd (R)
District 8A
Rob Beiswenger (R)
District 8B
Faye Thompson (R)
District 9A
John Shirts (R)
District 9B
Judy Boyle (R)
District 10A
Mike Moyle (R)
District 10B
Bruce Skaug (R)
District 11A
Kent Marmon (R)
District 11B
Lucas Cayler (R)
District 12A
Jeff Cornilles (R)
District 12B
Jaron Crane (R)
District 13A
Brent Crane (R)
District 13B
Steve Tanner (R)
District 14A
Ted Hill (R)
District 14B
Josh Tanner (R)
District 15A
Steve Berch (D)
District 15B
Dori Healey (R)
District 16A
Soñia Galaviz (D)
District 16B
Annie Haws (D)
District 17A
John Gannon (D)
District 17B
Megan Egbert (D)
District 18A
Ilana Rubel (D)
District 18B
Brooke Green (D)
District 19A
Monica Church (D)
District 19B
Chris Mathias (D)
District 20A
Joe Palmer (R)
District 20B
James Holtzclaw (R)
District 21A
James Petzke (R)
District 21B
Jeff Ehlers (R)
District 22A
John Woude (R)
District 22B
Jason Monks (R)
District 23A
Chris Bruce (R)
District 23B
Shawn Dygert (R)
District 24A
Clint Hostetler (R)
District 24B
Steve Miller (R)
District 25A
Lance Clow (R)
District 25B
David Leavitt (R)
District 26A
Mike Pohanka (R)
District 26B
Jack Nelsen (R)
District 27A
Douglas Pickett (R)
District 27B
Clay Handy (R)
District 28A
Richard Cheatum (R)
District 28B
Dan Garner (R)
District 29A
Dustin Manwaring (R)
District 29B
Tanya Burgoyne (R)
District 30A
David Cannon (R)
District 30B
Ben Fuhriman (R)
District 31A
Jerald Raymond (R)
District 31B
Rod Furniss (R)
District 32A
District 32B
Wendy Horman (R)
District 33A
Barbara Ehardt (R)
District 33B
Marco Erickson (R)
District 34A
Jon Weber (R)
District 34B
Britt Raybould (R)
District 35A
Vacant
District 35B
Josh Wheeler (R)
Republican Party (60)
Democratic Party (9)
Vacancies (1)
