Each of us in the Gang of 8 bring something different to the table, different backgrounds, priorities, and styles, but what we share is a commitment to limited government, individual freedom, and honest representation. We’re working to protect Idaho values, and we want you to be part of the conversation.
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Senator Christy Zito – District 8
Senator Christy Zito has built her reputation on standing firm, for the unborn, for the Second Amendment, and for Idaho’s constitutional rights. Whether she’s challenging bureaucratic overreach or speaking plainly about the cost of compromise, Christy doesn’t back down.
Follow Sen. Zito on Facebook @ christy.zito.9
Follow on X @ zitofor83207
Representative Faye Thompson – District 8
Faye uses her Facebook page to keep constituents informed and engaged. For posts on bills, votes, and what’s happening in Boise, you’ll find it there.
Follow Rep. Thompson on Facebook @ faye.thompson.73
Representative Lucas Cayler – District 11
Lucas shares what it was like to visit the White House and hear directly from President Trump and RFK Jr. about the growing fight for medical freedom. He also breaks down Idaho’s new Medical Freedom Act, the first law in the country to block vaccine mandates from both government and private employers. Read the full article and subscribe to his substack here.
Follow Rep. Cayler on Facebook @ lucas.cayler
Follow on X @ 1Nation_God208
Representative Kent Marmon – District 11
Kent shares straightforward updates and legislative insight on his Facebook page. It’s a good way to see what he’s working on and where he stands.
Follow Rep. Marmon on Facebook @ kent.marmon
Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld – District 24
In “Classrooms, Chaos, and the Communist Playbook,” Glenneda draws a direct line from the student-led revolutions of Russia, China, Cuba, and Eastern Europe to what we’re seeing in America today. She lays out how youth have been weaponized in the past, and warns that history is repeating itself. If you’ve been watching the headlines and wondering where it all leads, this post offers a sobering, well-researched answer. Read the full article and subscribe to her substack here.
Follow on Set. Zuiderveld on Facebook @ glenneda.russell.zuiderveld
Follow on X @ zglennevere
Representative Clint Hostetler – District 24
In “Free to Chose,” Clint explores what it really means to be free, not just politically, but morally and spiritually. From biblical truth to lessons learned in the Capitol, he connects the dots between free will, responsibility, and the importance of making principled decisions in a culture that often drifts the other way. Read the full article and subscribe to his substack here.
Follow Rep. Hostetler on Facebook @ clintforidaho
Follow on X @ clintforidaho
Senator Josh Kohl – District 25
In “Celebrating Idaho’s Family Values, “ Josh lays out why the Idaho Legislature set aside the weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as “Traditional Family Values Month.” In a culture that often tries to tear down what’s good, he makes a clear and unapologetic case for honoring motherhood, fatherhood, marriage, and the unique roles families play in raising the next generation. Read the full article and subscribe to his substack here.
Follow on Senator Kohl on Facebook @ joshua.kohl.2025
Representative David Leavitt – District 25
If your power bill feels higher than ever, you’re not imagining it, In “Who’s Really Benefiting from Idaho’s Energy Policy?” David breaks down why. In this post, he explains how California’s green energy mandates, federal land deals, and corporate data centers are reshaping Idaho’s landscape and driving up your utility costs. With Idaho families footing the bill for out-of-state priorities, David asks the question no one else is: who is our energy policy really serving? Read the full article and link to his substack here.
Follow Rep. Leavitt on Facebook @ dave.j.leavitt
Follow on X @ RepDavidLeavitt
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A note: Our hearts are with the families of the firefighters who were killed in North Idaho, and with the first responder community grieving this senseless loss. We mourn with you.
In Liberty,
Senator Christy Zito, District 8
Zito4Idaho@protonmail.com
Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld, District 24
GZuiderveld@senate.idaho.gov
Substack: @glenneda
Senator Josh Kohl, District 25
JKohl@senate.idaho.gov
Substack: @joshkohl4idaho
Representative Faye Thompson, District 8
FayeforLD8@gmail.com
Representative Lucas Cayler, District 11
LCayler@house.idaho.gov
Substack: @lucascayler
Representative Kent Marmon, District 11
KMarmon@house.idaho.gov
Substack: @kentmarmon
Representative Clint Hostetler, District 24
CHostetler@house.idaho.gov
Substack: @theidahoresolve
Representative David Leavitt, District 25
DLeavitt@house.idaho.gov
Substack: @Leavitt4Idaho
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