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James Lamborn
James Lamborn (Republican Party) is running for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 28A. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
James Lamborn was born in Auburn, Washington. He earned an associate degree from California Coast University in 2020. His career experience includes working as an investor.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Richard Cheatum and James Lamborn are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on November 3, 2026.
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 | Richard Cheatum (R) | |
 | James Lamborn (R) | |
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Richard Cheatum won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Cheatum (R) | 100.0 | 20,236 |
| Total votes: 20,236 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Richard Cheatum defeated James Lamborn and Mike Saville in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Cheatum | 40.0 | 2,823 |
| James Lamborn | 33.2 | 2,343 | |
 | Mike Saville | 26.9 | 1,897 | |
| Total votes: 7,063 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
James Lamborn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lamborn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Unfortunately for Idaho, the "R" attached to a candidate's name no longer means said candidate doesn't hold a liberal, "progressive" worldview.
- A candidate who clams to be a Republican ought to fully agree with a minimum of 95% of the official GOP Platform.
- Fiscal Conservatism is inextricable from social Conservatism; separation between the two has always been a false notion, and both are required ideologies for any politician to be considered a true Republican. The definition of Republicanism is not a subjective one!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 23, 2024
