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Idaho · Idaho Legislative District 28 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Richard (Rick) Cheatum

RepublicanIncumbent2 seats

2026 race · Idaho Legislative District 28

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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● Kim Jackman● Richard (Rick) CheatumINCAlso: Jayson Meline (D), Dan Garner (R)
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Background

Current office
Idaho House of Representatives, LD-28
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Idaho, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · LD-28 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 46.1% · 20,236 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · LD-28 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 50.2% · 22,732 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026