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Jon Chu
Jon Chu (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 16B. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Chu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jon Chu was born in New York, New York. Chu's career experience includes working as a doctor. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1985 and an M.D. from Albany Medical College in 1989.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Todd Achilles defeated Jackie Davidson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd Achilles (D) | 59.8 | 13,978 |
 | Jackie Davidson (R) | 40.2 | 9,401 | |
| Total votes: 23,379 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Todd Achilles defeated Nikson Mathews, Jon Chu, and Wayne Richey in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Achilles | 46.5 | 1,337 |
| Nikson Mathews | 28.3 | 813 | ||
 | Jon Chu | 22.1 | 636 | |
| Wayne Richey | 3.1 | 89 | ||
| Total votes: 2,875 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Jackie Davidson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Davidson | 100.0 | 2,189 |
| Total votes: 2,189 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chu in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jon Chu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chu's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have always been in intellectually curious person. I was raised in home steeped in science. My perspective broadened during high school with an emphasis on liberal arts along with the concepts of service and leading a purposeful life became driving forces for me. Transitioning from an Engineering curriculum, I completed College with Degrees in Biology and Psychology along with minors in Chemistry, Literature and Sociology.
I have been blessed in my personal life. I have been married to two wonderful women, only to lose them to cancer. I find myself blessed once again with a wonderful lady who understands my drive to serve. I understand how a hand up can change the trajectory of someone's life.- The Life of every Breathing human being matters: (There is a time after conception and before birth where all one has is potential, nothing more.) We do too little once a person is in this world. Does a child have access to a robust education, or even food and shelter. Do we honor and respect what an adult knows about themself. Do we let them lead their lives freely so long as it does not physically impact others.
- Science matters: The challenge that some seem to have, is understanding that Science is an iterative, learning process. As more data is accumulated, the facts become increasingly refined and precise. However, the facts remain the facts. "Alternative Facts" are not a thing. One ignores facts at one's own peril. Being a part of the advances in Medicine for 3 decades is just one of the marvels of our lifetime. Following National Standards of Medical Care as they evolved over 30 years, greatly improved the lives of many patients. There is no place for legislation that contradicts recognized appropriate healthcare in the realms of individual patients or public health.
- Community matters: Our country was founded on this concept. It is enshrined in our country's motto "E Pluribus Unum", "Out of Many, One". Rather than requiring uniformity, it celebrates our diversity as we come together as one in our common purpose. It requires honoring and celebrating that diversity, and that no individual or group is ostracized or left behind.
It is impossible to legislate for every medical contingency. Black and white rules cannot address all the grey areas that are the human experience.
Healthcare is a Right not a Privilege. Protecting and increasing access to affordable healthcare is a must.
The doors of possibility open for the educated individual. An educated citizenry is essential for the protection of our democracy. We rank 49th in the nation when it comes to providing for public education and are currently in violation of our own Idaho State Constitution (Art. IX Sect.1).
Core Beliefs: While it is important that everyone feels that they have been heard and understood, one must remain true to oneself and one's guiding principles. Mine include:
(1) The need to have a clear separation between religious matters and government intervention.
(2) The right of individuals to decide for themselves what is best for them, until it effects their neighbor. Policies such as Public Health Initiatives matter.
Considerate - I believe in the value of every breathing being.
Empathy - I have a sense for the struggles of others.
To educate one's constituents about the issues being brought before the Legislature.
To be at the table and present year-round. Bills do not just magically appear in January but are crafted across the whole year.
Bringing our Public Education System up to at least par with other States.
Yes: The system is complex with multiple players and moving parts. There is a significant learning curve to legislating effectively.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 21, 2024
