Crystal Ivie

Crystal Ivie (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 14A. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Biography

Crystal Ivie was born in Russell, Kansas. Ivie earned a bachelor's degree from Mary Baldwin College in 1999 and a graduate degree from the University of Virginia in 2007. Her career experience includes working as a research scientist and professor. Ivie has volunteered to develop STEM education for children in Idaho and mentored high school students.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Incumbent Ted Hill defeated Pro-Life in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Ted Hill (R)	99.9	26,769
	Pro-Life (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	18

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 26,787
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Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Crystal Ivie (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Incumbent Ted Hill advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Hill	100.0	6,490

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,490
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Ted Hill defeated Crystal Ivie in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Ted Hill (R)	75.8	18,522
	Crystal Ivie (D)	24.2	5,919

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,441
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Crystal Ivie advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Crystal Ivie	100.0	842

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 842
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Ted Hill defeated Tracey Koellisch, Mike Olsen, and Caleb Hoobery in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Ted Hill	42.4	5,221
	Tracey Koellisch	30.1	3,702
	Mike Olsen	17.3	2,134
	Caleb Hoobery	10.1	1,247

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,304
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Crystal Ivie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ivie's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am first, a wife and a mother. I am a scientist and educator, and I have a deep gratitude that the opportunity to succeed in my life has been due to the ability I had to become educated. As a first generation college student, who has taught in higher education over 20 years, I am still overwhelmed at how blessed my life is because of education. I desire all who want the same to be able to also be educated.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Idaho needs a drastic change in how PK-12 is funded. We need to insist that educational funding no longer rely on volitile funding and the passage of levees. As one of the least-funded PK-12 systems in our country, this concerns me the most. Our children are our most valuable resource and we need to invest in them.
Property Taxes should not prevent those who own homes from retaining home ownership. We must push back on incessant increases in property taxes for Idaho's home owners. We must also extensively expand circuit-breaker relief in order to keep those on a fixed income, et c., in their homes.
Idaho needs drastic improvement in both hard infrastructure, as well as expanded broadband access across the state. We must repair our roads and bridges, we must allow for underserved and disadvantaged populations to have access to broadband internet in order that they are not at a greater educational, and employment disadvantage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about access to high-quality education for all people. This starts in a well-funded pre-K program, all-day kindergarten, and extends into education through high school graduation. Education that offers children their most strong chance at success differs from child to child. We must rely on experts in childhood education to offer their students the opportunities to succeed. We must condition Idaho's children to be college and/or trade school ready at graduation. With the increased cost of living, our children deserve the opportunity to own their own homes as adults. The one thing that correlates well with earning is education. To me, this is sacred ground, and the issue I am most passionate about. Idaho must provide robust funding to support our most precious resource- our children, while ensuring educators and schools are adequately funded. We must insist PK-12 classrooms are not over-crowded, that history is being taught, and that critical thinking skills are a focus.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have had many lights in my life, but the most profound and consistent are the teachers I had in K-12 and then college and graduate school. To teach and invest in the education of others is truly the errand of angels. My teachers and professors ensured that I greatly valued education, and the power an education can have to transform one's life.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown

also

Wolfpack by Abby Wambach

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

Critical Thinking skills
Good judgement
ability to accept and rely on evidence-based, peer-reviewed science
Veneration for experts in their field
A love of people
A passion for children and their future

Compassion

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am passionate. I understand and am committed to hard work. I am a fiercely protective mother. I am a loyal friend. I support and stand with my husband. I put in the work to do better. I am always learning.

I want to work to be the best version of myself, and I know that will be something i am working toward for the rest of my life.

I do not make excuses.

I try hard to not make promises that I can not keep.

I work to be inclusive.

I want to learn more about the things I do not know.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Yes, a duty to represent those who elected the to office

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I care about people deeply, and want to work hard toward making their lives more fulfilling and illustrative of the type of efforts they exert. I want to lead by example, ask for help from experts in their field, commit myself to filling in the gaps of my knowledge, and leaving behind a legacy of people whose lives were made better.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the ash that covered our cars after Mt St Helens erupted in the spring of 1980. I was five years old, living in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. I remember being amazed that ask from Washington State made it all the way to Kansas.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

After baby-sitting from age 11-16, my first job was at Hardee's. I had the job through high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Cedar Post by Jack Rose. I read it long before I moved to Idaho, and it replaced "To Kill a Mockingbird" as my favorite book for reasons similar to why I loved Harper Lee's novel. The Cedar Post is a coming of age story from the perspective of an adolescent boy who has a major set of hard circumstances and tragedy's that have affected his life. In addition, he also has great talent- including great integrity and a desire to put in hard work. When he becomes a helper to a disabled neighbor, his life is transformed into such a story of profound beauty. It is a story about tenacity, struggle and triumph. It is the best book I have ever read.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Santiago from The Alchemist. What a glorious story.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My biggest struggle has been trying to be the best mother I can be to children without being too controlling. One thing that carried over from being a child raised in poverty and regulary subjected to abuse is my hyper-vigilance and feeling compelled to control my environment.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I view the state legislature and the governor as a powerful tool to allow for the constituents of the state to be in a position to be advocated for and served by those who elect them. Although the governor remains in power as a single person, over the state, the legislature is essential in bringing about change in areas necessary for a state to organically serve its population well. In addition, the state legislature is important in preserving laws that benefit the population.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The greatest challenge we have in Idaho is in terms of keeping up with trememdous population growth and the effects of the surge. This reaches constituents in every possible way: the infrastructure, housing affordability, stress on schools and educators, and the maintenance of family values.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not believe a person has a major advantage having had previous experience in government or politics. Mostly, people who get involved in politics with no prior experience have passion fueled by a climate that is not beneficial to everyone. Those who run with no experience are valuable, brave people compelled my their own morals and values to affect change in their government. That is commendable.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is essential to build relationships in every aspect of life- personal and professional.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Population. Full stop.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I am most interested in serving on educational committees.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ilana Rubel for her tenacity, Chris Mathias for his passion regarding education, Lauren Nechochea for her elegance, Steve Berch for his approachability.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Perhaps, but not as this time.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes. Hearing the stories of those with full-time employment who can not afford to housing in this area, necessitating a stay in homeless shelters with children has absolutely broken my heart. How can it be that families with full time jobs, can not afford a place to live?

Tell us your favorite joke.

How about a limerick:

Jordan was here, but is no more
For what he thought was H2O

Was H2SO4

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

In some cases, as long as the powers are not abused by a super-majority from a one political party.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I absolutely believe that compromise, decorum and class are all necessary for policymaking. I believe that civility is also desireable.

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Crystal Ivie campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho House of Representatives District 14A	Withdrew primary	$0	$0
2022	Idaho House of Representatives District 14A	Lost general	$19,145	$15,683
Grand total			$19,145	$15,683
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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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

Stephanie Mickelsen (R)

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

Kevin Andrus (R)

District 35B

Josh Wheeler (R)

Republican Party (61)

Democratic Party (9)

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Crystal Ivie

Contents

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

Campaign finance summary

See also

External links

Footnotes

Information about voting

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