Cheatum retains State House seat 28A with Republican Primary victory

POCATELLO — With 40% of nan vote, incumbent Richard “Rick” Cheatum has earned nan Republican information and is nan presumptive victor for Seat 28A successful nan Idaho State House of Representatives.

Cheatum secured his 2nd word successful nan spot pinch his superior predetermination triumph Tuesday. He bested challengers James Lamborn — who earned 33% of nan votes — and Mike Saville.

Idaho’s 28th legislative territory encompasses Power and Franklin counties, on pinch a information of Bannock County.

Cheatum initially claimed House Seat 28A successful 2022, defeating Dawn Morrell successful nan Republican superior earlier moving unopposed successful nan wide predetermination nan aforesaid year.

The aforesaid is existent this year, pinch nary Democrat registered to tally for nan seat.

Cheatum is simply a personnel of nan Commerce & Human Resources, Local Government and Revenue & Taxation committees.