Tammy Nichols

Republican | Idaho

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tammy Nichols


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 10


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Tammy Nichols websites
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EDUCATION

BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, Associates, 2016

Boise High School, Boise, Diploma, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

March of Dimes, Ambassador Family, Boy Scouts of America

Leadership, Middleton School District, I have volunteered in numerous positions: classroom parent, fundraising, football mom, events planner, fieldtrip chaperon, teacher appreciation day, picture day

Idaho Republican Party, Volunteer, Middleton Soccer Program

Volunteer Coach, Nampa Farmers Market, Volunteer

Caldwell Parks and Rec Basketball, Volunteer Coach, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Idaho House Representative, 4

Precinct Committeeman, 8

Idaho State Senator, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (10)

Stand For Health Freedom

Stop Idaho RINOs PAC

Conservative Political Action Coalition CPAC

Think Liberty Idaho PAC

Idaho Freedom Pac

OTHER (1)

Gem State Patriot

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador

District 10 Republicans

Gun Owners of America

Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth

CPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Benjamin D. Chafetz (2022)

Make America Great Again Again (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Josh Tanner (2024)

Lori Den Hartog (2024)

Lucas Cayler (2024)

Steve Tanner (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I don't think elective abortions should be allowed

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

I think chemical abortion drugs are very harmful to women.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

I do not believe that should be decided by the government.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

It is important as they are strong allies of ours.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

While I would like to see individuals be responsible for their own health care/insurance/payment (D), that is not the world we currently live in. I will choose (C) then but both programs need to be reformed and reigned in.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I do not believe there are any circumstances where this should be allowed.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe the free market should be allowed to work vs mandating a minimum wage.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral

I would have to see what sort of community programs would be considered before deciding on this.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Shall Not Be Infringed.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the rights of the individual.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus Christ is my Redeemer and Savior. I hold traditional Christian values and beliefs.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I believe racism is being used as a guise to weaponize government.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe hydro is the most reliable and cost-effective source for energy. Nuclear comes in a close 2nd.

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