Idaho House of Representatives District 13A candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A

Incumbent Brent Crane defeated Petre Danaila in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brent Crane (R)	86.2	9,476
		Petre Danaila (Constitution Party)	13.8	1,522

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,998
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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?

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

I am an emigrant that has become a US citizen after migrating from a Romania where communists did not care about people or justice. I will do my best so We The People do not become subjugated and unrepresented against a corrupt government

I stand for the people and families of Idaho (We have 7 kids)

I am not a politician by trade, so I am not tinted with the obligations to any person, group, sponsor, but the people in my district, and the people of Idaho

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

Conserving family integrity, conserving out freedom and a follower of the constitution. All laws that I will vote on will be scrutinized in parallel with the constitution. I believe in less government intrusion in people’s live, I am 100% supporter of the 1st, 2nd and all other articles of the constitution and bill or rights. I am running in my district for the people of Idaho so our government does not become a columnist one, where there is no liberty, freedom of speech and religion and many other privileges that other have died for, in order for us to live free. Our state and local taxes are way too high, and I believe in less taxation and reduction in government programs where little or no results benefit my constituents.

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idconst/

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

I care about the people and not the corporate interests, not other political parties that pretend do to that, but when it comes to voting, they do otherwise

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

To represent the interests of the people in their district or state

To enact legislation so that other branches of government have a clear interpretation of the law

To protect the constitution, freedom, and liberty of all, and all laws should be enacted, and not to infringe these values

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

Taxation, freedom and liberty!

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

To some extent yet, but how is that a benefiting to the people of a district, state, or the country, where the politicians know what is right and wrong, and they still vote against the constitution, the will of the people, for interest of the lobbying groups, corporations, or personal advancement or profit?

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

It's good to know others and where they stand and what they believe, but my relation and responsibility is to the people in my district and state

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

To be determined at a later time

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

Thomas Jefferson and Ronald Reagan.

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

Not at 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?

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

No masks, no forced vaccines to maintain or gain employment, less taxation, freedom or religions (yes Brad Little did close the churches during the pandemic – a fundamental constitutional right).

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

The legislators should oversee the emergency powers as it pertains to the people that the legislators represent, yet no one should be subjugated and forced under duress to change their lives because of outside government influences demands it

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

Petre Danaila (Constitution)

Compromises are when you want to give something that you have for something that you do not need or want. I have no interested in doing that!

See also

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• Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

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