Phil Black (Idaho)

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Phil Black

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Skyview High School

Bachelor's

Bellevue University, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Boise, Idaho

Religion

Christian: Nondenominational

Profession

Banking professional

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Phil Black ran for election to the Meridian Cemetery District to represent District 3 in Idaho. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Black completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Phil Black was born in Boise, Idaho. He graduated from Skyview High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bellevue University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a banking professional and in HR.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Boise, Idaho (2025)

General election

General election for Meridian Cemetery District, District 3

Incumbent Nic Gibson defeated Phil Black in the general election for Meridian Cemetery District, District 3 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nic Gibson (Nonpartisan)	53.7	6,533
		Phil Black (Nonpartisan)	46.3	5,635

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 12,168
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Phil Black completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Black's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Phil Black, born and raised Idahoan who loves this state and want to keep it a great place to live, raise kids, and work. Been married for 22 years to the love of my life Tarah and we have 3 kids.

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?

• As a taxpayer, I do not want anymore tax increases, work with the money already allocated to us.
• Honor the traditions and history of Meridian, this is a great place to live.
• Want to help keep Idaho a place where people want to live and help keep it awesome.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Low taxes and low regulations and are the two largest things I care about, I want people to live their lives and be left alone.

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

I looked up to my maternal grandpa, he was a police officer and gunsmith when I was growing up and I wanted to be around him all the time. As he got older and got to the end of his life he was a strong Christian and loved his family so much and, so he is most certainly a person I want to be like. My dad was similar too prior to his passing, love his wife, kids, and grandkids so much and as he got closer to passing away got closer to Jesus.

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

Integrity, competence, knowledge, and courage

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

Financial Stewardship, governance and oversight, legal and ethical compliance, public service and communication.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A Christian who was a great loving husband, great father, good friend and loved my life.

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

Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, I was 4 and I remember it being on the tv.

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

Worked for a foodservice company and had that job for 6 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible, because it's more relevant today than ever before.

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

James Bond, getting to use cool cars and gadgets would be awesome.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

JD Vance's story of his upbringing and how he's now the vice president of the United States is utterly amazing.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Being a great husband and raising awesome kids!

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