It is time to make Idaho free again, she said. McGeachin is advocating for a nationwide audit of each states voter rolls as part of her gubernatorial platform, and also elimination of all mail-in ballots in Idaho elections. In one case this spring, a touring musician took to social media to announce a last-minute cancellation of his scheduled concert there when he found out McGeachin was a co-owner. [14] McGeachin frequently criticized Little's strategy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. She said she does not dispute that masks are effective in preventing the spread of the virus, particularly N95s and hospital surgical masks. (VanderSloot and his wife, Belinda, each donated campaign maximums of $5,000 to Little. Governor Janice McGeachin arrives at a rally to support semi-truckers and protest against COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employment held in Boise in March. A month later, she administered an oath to members of the Real Three Percent of Idaho, including Eric Parker, the groups leader, who said she once told him if she were elected, he would have a friend in the governors office. Parker endorsed McGeachin for governor last year. Lt. Gov. "[47][39], In November 2020, McGeachin submitted a proposal to Governor Little's Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee, seeking to spend $17 million in federal COVID-19 aid funds to purchase and operate two "walk-through disinfectant cubes" at the Idaho state Capitol. He recently served as principal of Marsh Valley Middle School in East Idaho, but split from the school after one school year after signing a separation agreement May 13, a week before his membership on the task force was announced, EdNews reported. [6], McGeachin supported Mitt Romney in the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries[12] and the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries. [82] She won the general election with 73% of the vote against Scott Cannon. Occupying a largely ceremonial role, the lieutenant governor acts as president of the Senate. Janice McGeachin courts Trump, far right in bid for governor | Idaho [80] She won the general election with 71.19% of the vote against Democratic nominee Scott Cannon. The Foundation stirred upheaval in this years legislative session over leftist indoctrination in the classroom, an effort that stalled education budgets. Idaho Education News Data Analyst Randy Schrader contributed to this report. We will expand our Second Amendment liberties and secure our state. He founded the congregation, according to its website, after he went on a solo, three-day horseback ride through five Idaho counties to connect with God and receive his guidance. Janice McGeachin, her husband and their two adult children share ownership of The Celt Pub & Grill, an Irish-themed bar and restaurant in downtown Idaho Falls. Also joining were nationally known special guests freedom fighters, as McGeachin dubs them including former Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin and Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers, who each endorse McGeachin. In the past, shes advocated for a sex education opt-in bill and has decried Common Core standards, at one point saying curriculum and textbook providers use Common Core to recommend pornographic books for use in schools, EdNews previously reported. FILE . Beck is second only to businessman Frank VanderSloot, who, as owner of Melaleuca Inc., a personal health company also based in Idaho Falls, is ranked on the list of the worlds 400 wealthiest people by Forbes. The couple has two children. Full Name: Janice K. McGeachin Gender: Female Family: Husband: Jim; 2 Children: Liza, James Birth Date: 01/18/1963 Birth Place: Las Cruces, NM Home City: Idaho Falls, ID Religion: Christian Education keyboard_arrow_down Political Experience keyboard_arrow_down Caucuses/Former Committees keyboard_arrow_down Janice McGeachin Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Family Other priorities under a McGeachin administration, she said, include seeking the end of the states tax on groceries, opening public lands for mining of rare earth minerals and managing the states growth. Supporters and opponents acknowledge, though, she and her growing persona are anything but, with McGeachin increasingly invoking militarized rhetoric and a blend of patriotism and faith as rival political factions signal an intensifying culture war. 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Jordan Watters, McGeachin's chief of staff, gave McGeachin notice of his resignation on Thursday, according to an email from Watters obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun. They dont know who this is.. [38] On his return to Idaho one day later, Little rescinded McGeachin's order and said that her decision "to act solitarily on a highly politicized, polarizing issue without conferring with local jurisdictions, legislators, and the sitting Governor" was "simply put, an abuse of power. Hes a career firefighter who has also represented his school district in the Idaho School Boards Association. His research focuses on the politics of families and marriage. Idahos first woman to fill the lieutenant governors office has fostered a national profile for her unconventional and outspoken approach to the job, drawing comparisons to right-wing firebrands such as U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, and Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado. The Idaho Capital Sun has filed a public record's request with McGeachin's office. [29] McGeachin's speech to the conference was criticized by Democrats and some Republicans for its antisemitic and pro-Putin contents. It is estimated that her net worth is somewhere between $1 million and $3 million. I stood with them when Mr. Little sent his law enforcement into their business and threatened to take their license away, she told a crowd at a rally last week in Meridian. [7][9][10][11] As chair of the state House Health and Welfare Committee, she cut Medicaid funding and voted against legislation to create a state-based health insurance exchange. [31] Idaho teachers described McGeachin's committee as a McCarthyist attack on teachers and a distraction from the challenges faced by Idaho's education system in reality. Throwing her hat in the ring for governor, McGeachin appealed to Trump for his endorsement over Little. In 2012, she and her family . "[43] By July 2020, after the state's economy had reopened, Idaho saw a spike in coronavirus cases. But, then again, McGeachin, 59, is a surprise candidate, having emerged from relative anonymity after years away from public office to win the lieutenant governors race four years ago as an underdog. The family spends leisure time skiing, camping and playing golf, although McGeachin calls herself more of a hacker out on the fairways. Governor candidacy", "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Statewide Totals", Candidate's security team seen as unusual for Idaho politics, "Lt. Gov. I was hoping that he would see the virtue of keeping it in place, she said. The task force, aimed at rooting out alleged teachings on social justice, critical race theory, socialism, communism, (and) Marxism from public schools, is co-chaired by McGeachin, running for governor in 2022, and Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, who entered the race for lieutenant governor. McGeachin claims foul play on Little for leaving the state Professor Scott Yenor is a professor of political philosophy at Boise State University. Suddenly, the bartender is zipping through the aisle asking those seated if they would like a shot. Idaho already would ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the precedent-setting case of Roe v. Wade. She unsuccessfully challenged Little in the Republican primary for governor in the 2022 election. McGeachin was born Janice Kyes on January 18, 1963, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Brad Little Defeats Janice McGeachin for Idaho Governor: Live Results McGeachins May 17 GOP primary is one of Idahos most-watched races, largely because it has determined the governor for the past seven elections in the heavily conservative state. Karen McGee is a former Idaho State Board of Education executive director and president. [74] She opposes Medicaid expansion and was a leading opponent of 2018 Proposition 2, an initiative to expand Medicaid coverage to about 62,000 Idahoans. Idaho governor and lieutenant governor get into Twitter fight over state's executive orders, Idaho's 4 electors cast votes for Trump and Pence, "Motion For Leave (1) To File Brief Of Lieutenant Governor Janice Mcgeachin, Senator Lora Reinbold, Representative David Eastman, Et Al (Elected State Officials) As Amici Curiae In Support Of Plaintiff, And (2) To Do So In An Unbound Format On 8 12-By-11-Inch Paper, And (3) To Do So Without Ten Days' Advance Notice To The Parties", "Texas wants to overturn millions of votes. Members continue to include an Idaho Freedom Foundation employee and a charter school leader who pushed to use the Bible in public schools. Janice McGeachin said Wednesday she was running for governor of Idaho . This is our country, and were going to take it back! Rogers shouted to the crowd. Shes touted her business acumen as a reason why shes qualified, said David Roth, former chair of the Bonneville County Democratic Party, now running to challenge U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, in November. poses with protesters in support of standoff prisoner", "McGeachin in statement: 'I wholeheartedly reject bigotry and discrimination', Dangerous Embrace of the Militia Movement, "Marjorie Taylor Greene Speaks At White Nationalist Conference", Idaho Lt. Gov. [70], McGeachin is part of the far-right wing of the Republican Party. Reporter Blake Jones covers the politics and policy of Idaho's K-12 public school system. Idaho taxpayer files complaint over Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin's limited During her segment, she listed Americans inalienable rights while seated in the drivers seat of a truck brandishing a Bible, and then a handgun. Traditionally the officeholder in the bench-warmer spot has waited until the governor chose to end his run, or transitioned to a federal position. [40][46] In October 2020, McGeachin appeared in a video by the right-wing Idaho Freedom Foundation in which she wielded a gun and Bible, railed against COVID-19 public-health measures, and questioned whether "a pandemic may or may not be occurring. [40] The clashes intensified amid an intra-party split among Republicans on COVID-19 vaccinations, masks, and pandemic-related issues, on which traditional Republicans and the far-right disagreed. Amid a deluge of partisan cheerleading, anti-LGBTQ speech and Trump worship from invited speakers, Idahos lieutenant governor took hold of the mic. Janice McGeachin - Vote Team Trump [59][73] She appeared at a rally for the Three Percenters, an anti-government militia movement group. McGeachin on Fauci: I'll "lock him up", "Idaho Gov. [53][54] By fall 2021, Idaho had among the nation's lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. Janice McGeachin Loses to Brad Little Despite Trump Endorsement Janice McGeachin's income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. [27][28][29] McGeachin was apparently one of the highest-ranking elected officials to address the far-right conference. It defines homosexuality as a form of sexual immorality, grouping it with adultery, incest and bestiality. Stationed along the perimeter of the parks amphitheater lawn were members of the right-wing citizen group the Idaho Liberty Dogs, wearing holstered handguns, walkie-talkies and earpieces. [5] [40][46] At the rally, McGeachin criticized Little and other state officials. She met her husband, Jimmy McGeachin, while she was in high school and he attended college at the University of Idaho, she said. She said she supports marriage between a man and a woman, as outlined by Idaho's Constitution, despite the fact that gay marriage became legal by federal law in a U.S. Supreme Court case in 2015. On Palm Sunday, the week before Easter, several hundred people arrived at the Cowboy Church well more than the sign on the wall listing a maximum occupancy of 100. But in some legislative races, outside political groups might have played a bigger and more far-reaching role. Brian Myrick / Idaho Press. Her candidacy was supported by state Senator Dean Mortimer. Branden Durst hopes to win the May 17 GOP state superintendents primary by running against all things Sherri Ybarra and Debbie Critchfield. I stood with them then, and I stand with them today., Lt. Gov. Ask Nampa resident Amy Henry, and shell eagerly explain how McGeachins one-day executive order banning masks was overdue, and a game-changer for Idaho schoolchildren. [36] The legislature declined McGeachin's request to have the costs of the settlement paid by the state budget. 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All three politicos now carry the highly sought-after endorsement of Americas polarizing 45th president. Defend & Protect Idaho said the effort is a response to what they call rising instances of dangerous extremism and militia mentality around the state, and McGeachins ties to them. But I think its important that we stand strong.. McGeachin remembers the city back then as a great place to grow up a small and supportive community. One more for prosperity.. [71] Of Idaho's 44 counties, McGeachin carried just four, all in the Idaho Panhandle. Janice McGeachin at a meet-and-greet campaign fundraiser at a Caldwell-area winery in April. Much of the ongoing feud appears to have arisen from the governors decisions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic helping inspire her to become the second lieutenant governor since 1932 to take on the Idaho governor in a primary, according to Kettlers analysis. 30 talking about this. A federal appeals court overturned Idahos ban on same-sex marriage in 2014, and the U.S. Supreme Court legalized it across all 50 states a year later. Where men are men, and sheep are scared! Jimmy McGeachin belts back, a joke about bestiality. After Little backed out of a scheduled debate, McGeachin organized the event for the same night with a slate of fellow far-right candidates. Janice McGeachin: 5 things about Idaho's 1st female lt. gov. | Idaho Clearly the campaign believes its an important credential to highlight, she added. The family who drinks together stays together, right? the bartender says. "[25] The Idaho Falls Post Register editorial board criticized McGeachin for embracing the 3 Percenters and militia movement. However, McGeachin's Idaho Falls-based business accepted two partially forgivable loans, totaling $314,727, from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. She owns an Irish pub in Idaho Falls and co-owns a wholesale automotive parts supply store and a torque converter remanufacturing facility with her husband. A federal district court later shot down the practice in 2011, the Associated Press reported. But the media likes to continue to try to destroy my character and my reputation, and, I dont know, it may be in an effort for us to maybe back down. A spokesperson for Little said staff has no record or recollection of Henry contacting the governors office. [41][56][57] Overwhelmed by a surge of COVID-19 patients, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare activated "crisis standards" that allowed hospitals in the state to ration healthcare. As part of a 10-point platform in her first 100 days as governor, McGeachin said she will work to prevent and eliminate all pandemic-related public health mandates, add incentives to increase production of firearms and ammunition in the state and strengthen abortion restrictions. Its a daily process, she said. Here's what was inside the McGeachin education task force files Laura van Voorhees recently moved to Kootenai County from California. Mark Hand, a retired Marine, said he joined the task force after he had to sit through a privilege and oppression class while attending school for social work in Washington. He wondered aloud whether the change is because she no longer feels supported by the state GOP, or because the majority of lawmakers are more in line with Little. The judge found that McGeachin acted "in bad faith" and that "It appears to the court that respondent would stop at nothing, no matter how misguided, to shield public records from the public. McGeachin was born in southern New Mexico, 35 miles north of the Mexican border, to Allyn and Dorothy Kyes. Janice McGeachin spoke virtually at an event organized by White nationalist Nick Fuentes in Florida at the end of February.. Fundraising allowed some successful statewide candidates to dominate the airwaves. She met her husband, Jimmy McGeachin, while she was in high school and he attended college at the University of Idaho, she said. After that, she ran unopposed five times in the Republican primary for a state House seat representing Idaho Falls, from 2002 to 2012. His pick for governor in Nebraska, alleged sexual abuser Charles Herbster, failed to make it through the primary last week. Among her longtime supporters, McGeachin counts Doyle Beck, a retired construction company CEO and conservative political activist who also is a fierce backer of Trump. Janice McGeachin and the scandal that wasn't - Idaho Freedom Without naming McGeachin, Little disavowed her appearance at the conference on social media, saying it was extremely unfortunate anyone in elected office in Idaho must make statements like these., Idaho Lt. Gov. He replaced Knopp, following his withdrawal from the task force. As lieutenant governor, McGeachin aligned herself with Donald Trump and frequently clashed with Little. Isaac Moffett founded the now-defunct Nampa Classical Academy and drew headlines in 2009 when his school sued the state in hopes of using the Bible and other religious texts in his charter schools curriculum. [6][7], McGeachin unsuccessfully ran for Bonneville County commissioner in 2000, her first bid for elected office. Shortly after taking office, she posted and hastily deleted a photo to Facebook posing in front of her Capitol office with two men flashing the movements hand gesture. The pop-up ministry has since grown, and now takes up weekly Sunday residency in the conjoined convention center at the Shilo Inn Hotel, a stones throw from the highway interchange of Interstate 15 and U.S. 20. Delivering the phone back to McGeachins daughter, he has some advice. A political philosophy professor and a former Idaho State Board of Education president also sit on the 14-member assembly. Janice McGeachin in her bid for governor, held May 4 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian. Beck said hes never spoken to Trump about McGeachin the three or four times theyve met, and thought his prior campaign donations to the former president played no role in McGeachin earning Trumps endorsement. After an onslaught of negative attention tied to the AFPAC event, including calls for her to resign, McGeachin responded by chastising the media a common target of her contempt, including consistent use of the phrase fake news media popularized by Trump. [72] She concluded her term as lieutenant governor on January 2, 2023. [55] A surge in COVID-19 cases first strained, and then surpassed, the capacity of the state's health care system. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue. . We still talk, but havent for a while.. McGeachin thanked those in attendance at the America First Political Action Conference held in Orlando, Florida, for joining our efforts. U.S. Rep. Greene also spoke at the event. Its just about all women supporting each other, McGeachin said. Janice McGeachin's association with extreme, anti-law enforcement factions has prompted them to oppose her run for governor. July fundraising reports will trickle in over the next few days, as candidates report their monthly activity. Around town, its known more colloquially as the Cowboy Church. Henry said she was also a supporter of the task force McGeachin launched last spring when she thrust herself and the state into the fray of national turmoil over the content taught in public schools. Its not all about I am woman, hear me roar, she said. Thats exactly the sentiment behind it just get it done, girl.. Educated at the University of Arizona, McGeachin owned several businesses in Idaho Falls. 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