Idaho State Senate District 7 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 7 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 7

Cindy Carlson won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cindy Carlson (R)	100.0	15,685

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,685
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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?

Cindy Carlson (R)

Education is key issue. Parents are key to the education of our children. We need to include parents in education and give them access to the classroom, teaching materials, curricula and texbok adoption. CRT and Common Core need to be removed from all schools.

I do not support the removal of the dams on the Columbia River or any river. We need them to help sustain the power grid. It would be a catastrophic decision for human life to remove them at this time.

Property tax and funding Idaho's rural schools and rural EMS services are an issue for patrons in District 7. We need to have a common sense solution that does not penalize property owners. District 7 has a large amount of federal land that is not on the tax roles. We need to have a solution for this growing problem now!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cindy Carlson (R)

We need common sense solutions to every spending scenario in Idaho government. We are spending more money every year but not obtaining different results. Idaho should not have accepted federal ARPA funding in 2022 and with Idaho's own surplus should have funded all programs without federal money. If Idaho had done this we would not be required to comply with Federal mandates. Idaho needs to be independent of the federal government in order to keep Idahoans FREEDOMS.

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

Cindy Carlson (R)

Elected officials need to posses the characteristics of integrity and honesty. They are role models and are an example for those around them.

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

Cindy Carlson (R)

I am a successful small business owner.

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

Cindy Carlson (R)

On my 12th birthday, I saw my two year old sister in the bottom of our swimming pool and jumped in grabbed her and rescued her. My brother who heard my screaming met me at the side of the pool and at 17 years old gave her first aid. He and the neighbor were able to get her breathing again. She was in a comma for several hours and came out of it later that evening. That day will never be forgotten in my memory. It was a miracle that she survived!

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

Cindy Carlson (R)

At the age of 14, I was a file clerk at an attorney's office after school. I had that job for two years. My mode of transport was my bicycle and it was about 4 miles.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Cindy Carlson (R)

The Bible is my most read book. It is a timeless book that helps keep me grounded. It has every day application that is never outdated.

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

Cindy Carlson (R)

Representative Ron Nate is a legislator that I would like to model myself after. He digs in and educates himself on important issues and is a role model for proper debate.

See also

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