Where do Twin Falls candidates stand on taxes and spending?

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U.S. Senate. Natalie M Fleming (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Matt Loesby (Libertarian): At the same forum, he proposed eliminating Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security as a way to reduce federal spending and address debt. Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Todd Achilles (Independent): Achilles said Congress should close tax loopholes to raise revenue and reject a proposed major increase in defense spending. U.S. House, District 2. Ellie Gilbreath (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Emre Houser (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Will Johanson (Libertarian): His campaign website says he would vote no on any budget that adds to the national debt. Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent): His campaign website supports a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. Governor. Brad Little (Republican, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Terri Pickens (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Pro-Life (a person, formerly known as Marvin Richardson) (Constitution): He says he would reduce government spending alongside taxes, with particular reductions to Medicaid, public education, and welfare. Paul Sand (Libertarian): No public statement found in our sources. John R. Stegner (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Lieutenant Governor. Eric Myricks (Democratic): He says Idaho should limit the effects of budget cuts on healthcare, public safety, wildfire management and education, while reviewing whether recent tax credits are fiscally sustainable. He supports thoughtful reprioritization of state spending and says budget decisions should reflect Idahoans’ needs. Scott Bedke (Republican, incumbent): He says he would keep taxes low, rein in government spending and reduce unnecessary regulation, while supporting investment in roads, bridges, water infrastructure, schools and workforce training. He says the state should use disciplined budgeting, review spending line by line and hold government accountable for how public dollars are spent. Secretary of State. Phil McGrane (Republican, incumbent): He said his priorities include overhauling the state’s business-registration system and updating campaign-finance laws. Shawn Keenan (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. State Treasurer. Kevin A Jones (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Julie A. Ellsworth (Republican): She says that, as chair of the Idaho Bond Bank Authority, she will work to lower bonding costs for local property taxpayers. Ellsworth says her conservative investment strategy has returned more than $566 million in interest earnings to Idaho taxpayers in the current fiscal year. State Senate, District 25. W. Lane Startin (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Casey Swensen (Republican): He says he will work to lower taxes, ease the cost of living, and ensure tax dollars are spent wisely in the community. State Representative, District 25, Seat A. Marla Palmer (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Grayson Stone (Republican): Stone describes his priorities as lower taxes, smarter growth, safer communities and a stronger Idaho future. Cherie Vollmer (Republican): She says budget priorities should include essential services such as education, public safety, infrastructure and services for people who need them, along with responsible reserves and planning for economic downturns. Liyah Babayan (Independent): She supports transparent budgeting, regular reviews of state spending and evaluating programs by results before asking Idahoans to pay more. She also argues that communities generating significant state revenue should receive a fair return to maintain infrastructure. County Commissioner, District 1, 4-year term. Scott Tverdy (Republican): He says county government should budget responsibly, make decisions collaboratively and focus on practical solutions for families, businesses and rural communities. Kirk Tubbs (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. County Assessor. Bradford Wills (Republican): He says accurate, fair, and uniform property assessments are essential to protecting taxpayers and maintaining public trust. State Senate, District 24. Mary Jo Durfee (Democratic): She says she would like to work on the income taxes and budget committee if elected. Brent D Reinke (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. State House, District 24, Seat B. Chance Requa (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Liyah Babayan (Independent): She supports transparent budgeting, regular reviews of state spending and evaluating programs by results before asking Idahoans to pay more. She also argues that communities generating significant state revenue should receive a fair return to maintain infrastructure.