Dale Broadsword
Dale Broadsword (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 3A. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Broadsword completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dale Broadsword was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Broadsword attended North Idaho College. His career experience includes working as a farmer. He has been affiliated with the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans, the Panhandle Water Board, and Steelworkers of Active Retirees.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A
Incumbent Vito Barbieri defeated Dale Broadsword in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vito Barbieri (R) | 79.7 | 24,829 |
 | Dale Broadsword (D)  | 20.3 | 6,336 | |
| Total votes: 31,165 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A
Dale Broadsword advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Broadsword | 100.0 | 726 |
| Total votes: 726 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A
Incumbent Vito Barbieri advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vito Barbieri | 100.0 | 8,681 |
| Total votes: 8,681 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Broadsword in this election.
2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 2
Incumbent Steve Vick defeated Dale Broadsword and Shon Luoma in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Vick (R) | 72.9 | 15,109 |
| Dale Broadsword (D) | 24.8 | 5,131 | |
 | Shon Luoma (L) | 2.4 | 491 | |
| Total votes: 20,731 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 2
Dale Broadsword advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Broadsword | 100.0 | 1,312 |
| Total votes: 1,312 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 2
Incumbent Steve Vick advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Vick | 100.0 | 5,699 |
| Total votes: 5,699 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dale Broadsword completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Broadsword's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- education is a priority, we need to retain good teachers and try and reduce class sizes.
- try to improve income with sustainable and quality jobs
- people should have control over thier bodies thsi includes men and women
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dale Broadsword completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Broadsword's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Eduction , infrastructures, health insurance
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Health insurance, education
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My father he always tried to give it to you straight
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have been a person who helps administer my union contract with the company
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To be honest with the people even if it is not popular
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I tried my best
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Assignation of John f Kennedy about 12 years opd
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Worked pumping gas 3 months during the summer for about 3 years
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas as it was my moms birthday and we would try and get together then as a family
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My dogs in Gaza de vida
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
In gada Di vida
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
My weight
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Nohiway and education
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Education
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
One of respectability
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes if not then nothing will get done
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Hopefully a non bias committee
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education natural resources
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Yes what ever they may need
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Cecil andrus
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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?
No
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 23, 2024
