(Senator Christy Zito, March 16, 2026)
I’ve never believed public office should be a lifetime career. These seats belong to the people of Idaho—not to career politicians who homestead them.
Ten years ago, you sent me to the Idaho House to be your voice. Four years later, to the Senate. I kept my promise: after two years, I stepped away, refusing to become another fixture in Boise. In 2024, you called me back to District 8, and I answered—standing firm for the principles that make Idaho strong.
The past decade has brought real victories we’ve fought for together: constitutional carry, protections for the unborn, safeguards for our children against irreversible transgender procedures, and relentless defense of our God-given rights. But we’ve also watched too much ground slip away—state sovereignty sold for temporary federal dollars during COVID, a growing nanny state, and reckless spending that squeezes hardworking Idaho families.
Last year, with the Gang of Eight, I stood against the spending tide and fought for a budget that would have saved Idaho taxpayers one billion dollars while keeping agencies whole. It took backbone. We didn’t win every battle, but we showed that standing your ground works—and that Idahoans deserve leaders who will fight for them, not for power.
Today I want you to know I’m running again for Idaho Senate District 8
Standing Your Ground for Idaho.
With a growing coalition of strong conservatives ready to make the tough calls, I pledge—with all my heart—to keep fighting for what matters most to you and to the future we hold dear:
- Defend our Second Amendment rights without compromise — because the right to keep and bear arms is God-given, not government-granted. As a gun owner, mother, and grandmother who’s fought for constitutional carry and stronger stand-your-ground protections (so law-abiding Idahoans can defend their homes and families without being ruined by endless lawsuits), I know this freedom is the last line of protection for our loved ones
- Secure our borders — because no family should live in fear of crime spilling over from unchecked borders. Our communities, our kids, and our way of life deserve ironclad protection from external threats that erode the safety and sovereignty we’ve built here in Idaho.
- Expand real school choice — so every parent can choose the education that best fits their child’s heart and future, free from bureaucrats in Boise or Washington dictating what our kids learn. As a mother of five and grandmother of eleven, I know nothing is more precious than giving our children the chance to thrive without indoctrination or one-size-fits-all mandates.
- Shrink government and cut spending — because in these tough economic times, when families are scraping by to put food on the table and gas in the truck, government has no right to grow bigger or take more of your hard-earned money. You deserve to keep what you’ve worked for on the farm, in the shop, or on the job, so you can build a stronger legacy for the next generation.
This isn’t about power for me. It’s about preserving the Idaho we love—the one where kids grow up with dirt on their hands, families worship freely, and hard work still means something—for our children, our grandchildren, and generations to come. Next to being a mother and grandmother, serving as your voice in the Legislature has been my greatest honor.
Powerful lobbyists and special interests have funded challengers against me before, but every time, you—the grassroots—have stood your ground. You’ve knocked doors, hosted “Cookies with Christy” town halls, planted signs, talked to neighbors, and made your voices heard. Your courage inspires me every day.
If it pleases you, I will serve another term standing strong: defending our freedoms, our families, our wallets, and the precious Idaho way of life.
Together, we’re Standing Your Ground for Idaho!
I’m asking for your vote in the 2026 primary and general—and for your support to build this campaign. Your donations and volunteer time help us push back against big-money opposition and keep our fight alive.
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Thank you for your trust these past years. Let’s stand together unyielding, for the love of our families and our state.
With gratitude and resolve,
Senator Christy Zito
LD 8
Elmore, Valley, Boise & Custer Counties
