Idaho State Senate District 13 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Idaho, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Idaho State Senate District 13 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Brian Lenney won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Lenney (R)	100.0	10,091

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,091
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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?

Brian Lenney (R)

Fight for medical freedom

Fight for school choice

Fight for permanent, meaningful, long-lasting tax relief

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Brian Lenney (R)

Social, medical, education, fiscal... because Idahaons are under the thumb of Statists who want to grow the government whereas I want the maximum amount of freedom for Idaho families in every area.

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Rand Paul, Pat Buchanan, Thomas Massie, folks like that.

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

Brian Lenney (R)

The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization by Pat Buchanan

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Tenacity, faith in God, and moral courage

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

Brian Lenney (R)

To protect and defend the rights of the people

What legacy would you like to leave?

Brian Lenney (R)

I fought for the people, not the state

What is your favorite book? Why?

Brian Lenney (R)

The Road by Cormac McCarthy... read it and you'll see why

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Amicable

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Stopping Idaho from being flipped blue (like Colorado was)

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

Brian Lenney (R)

No

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Of course

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Brian Lenney (R)

A fair/legal one

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

Brian Lenney (R)

State Affairs, JFAC

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Congressman Thomas Massie

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

Brian Lenney (R)

Not at this point

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

Brian Lenney (R)

They should definitely oversee and manage it

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

Brian Lenney (R)

It has to be... to some extent.

See also

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