May 21, 2026 (Cover image credit: IDGOP FB)
Voters Have Spoken
By: Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairwoman
Primary elections are a great American tradition. Every two years, Republican voters in Idaho head to the polls to decide our slate of legislative candidates for the general election. We now have a slate of 102 candidates for the Legislature, each having won a majority of the vote in their district.
It’s something of a paradox: powerful figures, including the governor, the attorney general, and even our state’s chief elections officer, the secretary of state, all lent their money and time to legislative campaigns, hoping to build a team geared toward their specific purposes. Yet to do that, they had to convince rank-and-file Republican voters in each of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts. Ultimately, the choice was up to the voters, and voters make decisions for their own reasons. Sometimes they evaluate candidates based on legislative scorecards, ideological position statements, or voting records. Other times, they choose based on who comes across as the more authentic person, or who took the time to knock on their door.
I want to recognize Rep. Rob Beiswenger from Horseshoe Bend, who represents the House district I was privileged to serve for three terms. After losing by 6% in 2022 and winning by 8% in 2024, Rob won again this week by an amazing 36%. He works hard, keeps his promises, and helped pass the best medical freedom bill in America. In an era when obnoxious rhetoric often drives people away from politics, Rob is a breath of fresh air, and I’m proud our district gave him a well-deserved reelection.
Rep. Cornel Rasor is another legislator who has served his district well. I’ve known Cornel for years through his volunteer work and service as parliamentarian at Republican meetings. He has a gift for explaining conservative principles clearly and persuasively. This year, he carried legislation to protect women and girls in private spaces after listening to concerns raised by a constituent in Sandpoint. Cornel expanded his margin of victory from 4% in 2024 to 26% this week. I tell you what: voters love it when elected officials actually follow through on their promises.
I also want to thank Rep. Jordan Redman, who, despite facing no opposition, gave generously of his time and resources to help conservative candidates across the state. In a political world dominated by corporate lobbies and special interests, that kind of commitment stands out. Jordan is exactly the type of leader Idahoans are looking for right now.
Now it’s time for Idaho Republicans to stand together to defeat the left-wing Democrats who threaten our time-tested values of faith, family, and freedom, as well as their initiative to legalize abortion until birth. I’m confident that, this November, Idahoans will once again affirm the same principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that motivated our Founding Fathers 250 years ago.
