Joe Evans

Strongly Agree

Human life is inherently valuable and worthy of legal protection. A just society defends the most vulnerable, and that includes the unborn. As someone who served in uniform, I believe our laws should reflect a consistent respect for life, liberty, property, pursuit of happiness, and human dignity—from conception to natural death—while also supporting mothers, families, and adoption so that choosing life is always a realistic and supported option.

Strongly Agree

Human embryos represent the earliest stage of human life and should be treated with dignity and respect. Advances in medicine should serve life rather than treat it as disposable material. Ethical scientific research and fertility treatments are important, but they must operate within clear moral boundaries that protect human life at every stage.

My position is that human life deserves protection. However, difficult and tragic circumstances can arise. Laws should prioritize saving the life of the mother in genuine medical emergencies and ensure compassionate care for women facing crisis pregnancies. At the same time, we should expand support for mothers, families, and adoption so that choosing life is always possible.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund abortion providers. Many Americans have sincere moral objections to abortion, and government should respect that. Public funds should instead be directed toward healthcare services that support women, prenatal care, maternal health, and adoption programs that help both mothers and children thrive.

Agree

Federal laws passed by Congress should be enforced as written. The distribution of powerful drugs that end human life should not occur outside clear legal and medical safeguards. Any policy regarding abortion-inducing drugs must prioritize both the protection of the health and safety of women and unborn life within constitutional limits.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is a fundamental American freedom. Individuals and business owners should not be compelled by government to violate sincerely held moral or religious beliefs. A free society respects freedom of conscience and allows people to live and work according to their convictions. This respect goes both ways and if faith prevents certain services, businesses should be transparent about that. We do not go to a Kosher deli for pork.

“Separation of church and state” means the government cannot establish or control religion, while protecting the free exercise of faith. It was intended to keep government out of the church—not to push faith out of public life. Americans should be free to practice their beliefs openly, and legislation should never interfere with the sincere practice of faith.

America’s foreign policy should defend our sovereignty, security, and prosperity first. For decades Washington has financed endless overseas conflicts with borrowed money while neglecting our own borders and economy. Our military must remain the strongest in the world, but its mission is to deter threats and defend the United States—not to police the world or engage in permanent nation-building.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Communist Party is a strategic rival that threatens the United States through military expansion, cyber espionage, intellectual property theft, and control of critical supply chains. America must protect key industries, secure infrastructure and technology, and rebuild domestic manufacturing so our economy and national security are not dependent on hostile regimes.

The United States should maintain diplomatic and security cooperation with many nations, including Israel, but our foreign policy must always be guided by American interests first. Israel is a capable regional power and does not require unconditional support from the United States. Partnerships should be based on mutual respect and shared interests, and no ally should expect American taxpayers or soldiers to carry the burden of their regional conflicts.

Strongly Agree

Islamic terrorism remains a real security threat to the United States and our allies. Protecting Americans requires strong intelligence capabilities, secure borders, and a military focused on defending the homeland and deterring attacks rather than engaging in endless foreign nation-building.

C: Medicare and Medicaid should remain available for seniors and the most vulnerable, but Washington’s healthcare system is fragmented, bureaucratic, and increasingly expensive. Federal healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Tricare, and Indian Health Services are fragmented bureaucracies. Administrative consolidation and reform could reduce waste while preserving patient choice, competition, and private care. Reducing administrative overhead in public and private healthcare saves life

Strongly Disagree

Americans have a right to medical privacy and medical freedom. Government should not maintain centralized databases tracking citizens’ health conditions. Protecting patient confidentiality and limiting federal data collection is essential to preserving civil liberties and trust in the healthcare system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and strong property rights are the backbone of a healthy economy. Idaho’s farmers, ranchers, tradesmen, and small business owners create real wealth by producing goods and services. Government’s role is to protect property, enforce fair rules, and get out of the way so hardworking people can build, invest, and pass opportunity to the next generation.

Strongly Disagree

Working families are being squeezed by inflation, housing costs, and energy prices—not because Washington taxes too little, but because it spends too much. Printing money and running massive deficits acts as a hidden tax on every American paycheck. The real relief for working families is lower taxes, less regulation, and a government that lives within its means.

Strongly Agree

Our $34 trillion (and growing) national debt is a serious threat to the future of our country. Washington has spent decades putting wars, programs, and political promises on the national credit card. Fiscal discipline must return. Reducing spending, restoring budget accountability, and protecting the value of the dollar are essential to safeguarding America’s economic security.

End corporate welfare and subsidies for politically connected industries. Conduct full audits of federal agencies to eliminate duplicative programs and bureaucratic expansion. Restore regular order in Congress and stop massive omnibus spending bills. Refocus federal spending on core constitutional responsibilities like national defense and border security, while reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, farmers, and working families.

The United States should welcome legal immigrants who respect our laws, contribute to our economy, and seek to become part of the American nation. Immigration policy must prioritize border security, enforcement of existing laws, and a system that serves the interests of American workers and communities rather than encouraging illegal entry or exploitation.

Strongly Disagree

Sanctuary policies undermine the rule of law and create conflicting legal systems within the United States. Immigration laws passed by Congress should be enforced consistently across the country. Local governments should cooperate with federal authorities to enforce immigration law while Congress reforms a broken system that incentivizes illegal entry and labor exploitation.

Strongly Agree

Education decisions should be made as close to students and families as possible. The U.S. Department of Education has expanded federal bureaucracy while academic outcomes have declined. Returning authority to states, communities, and parents will improve accountability, reduce federal mandates, and allow schools to focus on educating students rather than complying with Washington regulations.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should not be allowed to influence American education. Our schools and universities must remain independent from foreign political interests that could shape research, curriculum, or policy. Protecting educational institutions from foreign funding helps safeguard academic integrity, national security, and the independence of American scholarship.

Strongly Agree

Protecting children from exploitation is a fundamental responsibility of government. Those who prey on minors deserve the severest punishment—Scripture’s warning about a millstone speaks to the gravity of such crimes. At the same time, children trapped in exploitation should never be treated as criminals. We must decriminalize survival behavior and focus enforcement on traffickers and predators, not the victims they exploit.

In Idaho, responsible gun ownership reflects our tradition of self-reliance. The Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Violent criminals should face serious penalties, including firearm restrictions while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. But once someone has completed their sentence and paid their debt to society, their constitutional rights—including the right to keep and bear arms—should be eligible for restoration.

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Conservative

My views are grounded in limited constitutional government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, and national sovereignty. Public policy should protect the rights of American citizens, strengthen families and communities, and expand economic opportunity while ensuring government remains accountable to the people—not to corporations, bureaucracies, or foreign powers. Political power is derived from the people and exercised only with their consent.

Strongly Agree

Children deserve protection, care, and time to mature before irreversible medical or social decisions are made. Policies that encourage transitioning minors risk causing permanent physical and psychological harm. Parents, doctors, and communities should focus on supporting children through compassionate counseling and responsible care rather than promoting irreversible interventions at a young age.

Strongly Agree

Marriage between one man and one woman has long been recognized as a foundational institution for families and communities. Stable families are essential for raising children and strengthening society. While government should respect the rights and dignity of all individuals, public policy should also recognize and support the family structure that has historically served as the cornerstone of civilization and protect the religious liberty of those who uphold that belief.

My faith teaches that every person has inherent dignity and value. I believe our freedoms ultimately rest on moral responsibilities—to care for our families, serve our communities, and respect the rights of others. Throughout American history, faith and conscience have guided people to build institutions of charity, justice, and self-government. My beliefs call me to pursue truth, act with integrity, and serve the public with humility and accountability.

Strongly Disagree

Photo identification is a common-sense safeguard that helps ensure elections are secure and trusted by the public. Requiring identification to vote is no different than the standards used for many everyday activities. Protecting the integrity of our elections strengthens confidence in our democratic process.

Strongly Agree

Women’s sports and private spaces exist to protect fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women and girls. Biological differences matter in athletics and in certain private settings. At the same time, private organizations, businesses, and athletic associations should retain the freedom to establish policies for their own facilities and competitions consistent with fairness, safety, and the rights of those they serve, and taxpayer-funded institutions should protect women’s sports and spaces

In Idaho, reliable power starts with hydropower from our dams. Looking ahead, next-generation nuclear research at Idaho National Laboratory, along with other domestic resources, can meet growing demand while keeping it affordable and clean.