Twin Falls elections · Candidate listing
Eric Myricks
Democratic
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Candidate websiteBackground
Myricks is an entrepreneur, brain-health advocate, and chairman of The Elijah Rock Foundation, which works on dementia awareness and brain-health equity. His campaign biography says he is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, previously served as a Mennonite youth pastor, and moved to Idaho after marrying his wife; the 2026 Idaho Capital Sun voter guide reports that he has lived in Idaho for five years and lives in Nampa.
Sources: Eric Myricks for Idaho Lt. Governor, About Eric, Idaho Capital Sun, 2026 Lieutenant Governor voter guide
What the candidate has said
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Healthcare access
He supports protecting Medicaid, keeping hospitals open, and ensuring Idahoans can access healthcare; his site specifically opposes HB 328’s Medicaid work requirements and other provisions.
Eric Myricks for Idaho Lt. Governor, IssuesPublic education
He supports fully funding public schools, repealing the voucher program, and paying teachers appropriately.
Eric Myricks for Idaho Lt. Governor, IssuesWater and public lands
He calls for transparent, science-based water planning, modernized water infrastructure, and keeping public lands in public hands.
Eric Myricks for Idaho Lt. Governor, Issues