Jack Nelsen

Representative · Republican

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Jack Sonnich Nelsen is an American politician, retired music teacher, and dairy farmer, representing District 26B in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2022. A member of the Republican Party, Nelsen generated controversy in his first-ever House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting for saying he had "definite opinions" about reproduction and women's health because of his experience with cows, for which he subsequently apologized and clarified that he is pro-choice.

Mike Pohanka

Representative · Republican

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Mike Pohanka is an American politician who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing the 26th district. The district contains Blaine, Lincoln and Jerome counties. Pohanka worked for Idaho Power for 30 years. In the 2024 Idaho House of Representatives election, he defeated Democrat Ned Burns.