Idaho House of Representatives District 29B candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Idaho, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B

Nate Roberts defeated Jake Stevens in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nate Roberts (D)	50.4	7,321
		Jake Stevens (R)	49.6	7,209

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,530
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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?

Nate Roberts (D)

Freedom of Personal Choice and Bodily Autonomy

Funding of Idaho's Public Education to build a better future.

Address Property Taxes and Affordable Housing.

Jake Stevens (R)

Eliminate grocery tax and dramatically reform or eliminate property tax.

Allow school choice where school funding follows children to the school of their parents choice. This is the only way to eliminate radical indoctrination from our schools.

Unconstitutional mandates and lockdowns must be banned and those who supported them should be pushed out of office at the ballot box.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Nate Roberts (D)

Public Education, Labor Relations/Worker's Rights, Affordable Housing, Transportation

Jake Stevens (R)

Fiscal responsibility, education, gun rights, individual liberty, limited government.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Truth, Justice, and Fairness

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

Nate Roberts (D)

I believe in servant leadership, a true leader leads by example. You cannot set expectations of others that you do not already exceed yourself. I am loyal, friendly, and willing to converse with others about our views without judgment while seeking to find our commonalities.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Represent your district with a deep knowledge of the needs and wants of your constituents while balancing the concerns and needs of the State of Idaho. This requires remaining in contact with the citizens of your district and listening to their issues to be able to appropriately address their concerns.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Nate Roberts (D)

We must leave a better future than that which we have received. I want to be remembered for working to leave our local, state, national, and world conditions better than what I have lived.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Mankind landing on the Moon. Apollo 15, five years old.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Dishwasher for 3 months at age 16

What is your favorite book? Why?

Nate Roberts (D)

Any book by Mark Twain

2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke. The story is about human and societal evolution and the possibilities of human successes through a combination of science and non-denominational spirituality.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Montgomery Scott from Star Trek. The ultimate tradesman, his deep understanding of technology allowed him to work under pressure to fix what was broken to save his shipmates.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkle

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

Nate Roberts (D)

A collaborative relationship is the most effective.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Public investment in Education and Infrastructure

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

Nate Roberts (D)

I believe that legislators should have experience in working with the Legislature. Advocating issues, testifying in committees, and speaking with individual legislators on important issues. I have participated in all of these and have been appointed to sit temporarily as a State Representative in 2022.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

It is not just beneficial it is necessary. Only through building relationships cross-party can the issues of public policy be effectively addressed.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Nate Roberts (D)

An independent bi-partisan commission with public input works well in Idaho

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Commerce and Human Resources, Joint Finance Appropriations Committee, Energy and Technology, Local Government, State Affairs

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Senator Mark Nye (D29)

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

Nate Roberts (D)

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?

Nate Roberts (D)

A single mother of three working two jobs. Her oldest daughter was a caregiver for the younger two sons while the mother worked. I met her while volunteering with the Red Cross replacing outdated or non-functioning smoke detectors. The apartment she was renting had water damage, and the smoke detectors did not work. She spoke about her struggles working two jobs at less than a living wage. The condition of her apartment she felt was out of her control or influence. I was deeply moved by her struggles, and her story has stuck with me since that day. I would like to see our society create an environment that will make a life for her and others like her a little easier to achieve the American Dream.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

Only to limit the time that emergency powers are enacted by the Governor.

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

Nate Roberts (D)

I believe that collaboration is a better operative term. While compromise is, at times, necessary, working together on issues of public policy is much more effective.

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