Where Twin Falls candidates stand on public safety
3 sourced statements in 3 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
Lieutenant Governor
- Eric Myricks (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Scott Bedke (Republican, incumbent)
Public safety: He says he will continue to support law enforcement and oppose efforts to defund police. He also identifies water management and continued investment in roads and bridges as priorities. (Scott Bedke, Issues)
State Senate, District 25
- W. Lane Startin (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Casey Swensen (Republican)
Public safety: He says he will back law enforcement and secure the borders to keep drugs out. (Casey Swensen for Idaho State Senate)
County Commissioner, District 2 (2-year term)
- Suzanne "Suzie" Hawkins (Republican)
Local priorities: She identifies mentoring young people, supporting first responders and law enforcement, and protecting agricultural lands and water as priorities. (Twin Falls County 2026 voter pamphlet)