Kathy Dawes
Kathy Dawes (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 6B (Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Kathy Dawes earned a bachelor's degree from Carleton College in 1970 and a graduate degree from the University of Idaho in 1976. Her experience includes working as an educator.
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“In 2024, I was awarded the Latah County Human Rights Task Force Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Award for "active participation in human rights causes; a record of leadership and accomplishment; and manifestations of special courage and commitment in opposing bigotry and celebrating diversity.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Recent legislative sessions have exhibited increasing extremism, which I believe is very destructive and not representative of the majority of Idahoans. Recent laws represent unnecessary government overreach, taking away local control and restricting our freedoms and rights. Many legislators are not heeding the advice of experts and many new laws are being challenged in courts with taxpayer-funded lawsuits.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I support individual liberty and freedom for ALL Idahoans to live their best lives free from discrimination and to make ALL healthcare decisions, including those regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and family planning.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Brandon Mitchell
Brandon Mitchell (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 6B (Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Raised in Syracuse, Utah; graduate of Clearfield High School 1988; attended Weber State University and finished his degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho; small business co-owner with wife since January 2013; served as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America (2006-2018); have been certified therapeutic foster parents along with wife and served in that capacity for 12 years; scuba instructor; 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do; served in various ecclesiastical leadership roles; spouse: Marcie, 34 years; one son and two daughters (one adopted, still at home, and one foster); six grandchildren.
“With our ever-growing state, we need to have as many properties in the state as we can, and that’s what brings prices down for affordable housing.”
(Idaho Reports) “When we put these kind of controls in place that this is trying to prevent, it actually brings supply down and raises the demand, which raises your costs,.”
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