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Border Security
A nation that cannot secure its border cannot control its future.
Russ supports strong border security, full enforcement of immigration law, and an orderly legal immigration process that puts American citizens first. He has voted to fund the border wall, supported President Trump’s border security efforts, and personally toured the border to see the crisis firsthand. Russ welcomes those who come legally, obey the law, assimilate, and contribute; but he opposes illegal immigration, driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, provisional ballots for illegal aliens, visa lotteries, and efforts to decriminalize unlawful entry.
Idaho Dams and Agriculture
Breaching the Snake River dams would be a disaster for Idaho’s economy and way of life.
Russ strongly opposes breaching the lower four Snake River dams. These dams provide clean hydro energy, irrigation, flood protection, recreation, and vital access to the Port of Lewiston. They help move American wheat to market and support Idaho agriculture, jobs, and natural resources. Removing these dams would weaken Idaho’s competitive edge and deal a crushing blow to the economy of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.
Life
Russ is proudly pro-life and believes every unborn child has a right to life.
He ardently believes life begins at conception and has backed legislation to stop taxpayer funding for abortion, protect babies born alive after failed abortions, and reaffirm the dignity of unborn life. Russ has also defended religious liberty against mandates that force faith-based organizations to violate their beliefs.
Second Amendment
The right to keep and bear arms is our constitutional right and it shall not be infringed.
Russ believes Idahoans have the right to fully exercise their Second Amendment freedoms. In Congress, he has opposed efforts to restrict gun rights and has supported legislation to protect due process, concealed carry reciprocity, lawful firearm ownership, and the ability of citizens to defend their families and property. Russ will continue working to stop federal overreach and defend the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans.
Land and Natural Resources
Idahoans should have more management control over the land inside our border.
With the federal government controlling roughly 63% of Idaho’s land, Russ believes local communities are better equipped to manage Idaho’s forests, minerals, energy, and natural resources. He has supported legislation to streamline geothermal energy development, responsibly expand domestic mining, improve forest management, reduce destructive wildfire risk, and help rural communities benefit from timber and resource production. Russ believes wise land management with strong local input will protect our lands, reduce wildfire risk, and create great paying jobs.
Spending and Inflation
Washington’s reckless spending is driving debt, inflation, and economic pain for Idahoan families.
Russ believes Congress should be held to the same basic standard as Idaho families: do not spend money you do not have. He supports a balanced budget amendment and has pushed for a more transparent legislative process through his One Subject at a Time Act. Russ opposes massive omnibus spending bills that hide waste, debt, and earmarks from the public. To bring down inflation and protect working families, he believes Washington must finally get spending under control.
Border Security
A nation that cannot secure its border cannot control its future.
Russ supports strong border security, full enforcement of immigration law, and an orderly legal immigration process that puts American citizens first. He has voted to fund the border wall, supported President Trump’s border security efforts, and personally toured the border to see the crisis firsthand. Russ welcomes those who come legally, obey the law, assimilate, and contribute; but he opposes illegal immigration, driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, provisional ballots for illegal aliens, visa lotteries, and efforts to decriminalize unlawful entry.
Idaho Dams and Agriculture
Breaching the Snake River dams would be a disaster for Idaho’s economy and way of life.
Russ strongly opposes breaching the lower four Snake River dams. These dams provide clean hydro energy, irrigation, flood protection, recreation, and vital access to the Port of Lewiston. They help move American wheat to market and support Idaho agriculture, jobs, and natural resources. Removing these dams would weaken Idaho’s competitive edge and deal a crushing blow to the economy of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.
Life
Russ is proudly pro-life and believes every unborn child has a right to life.
He ardently believes life begins at conception and has backed legislation to stop taxpayer funding for abortion, protect babies born alive after failed abortions, and reaffirm the dignity of unborn life. Russ has also defended religious liberty against mandates that force faith-based organizations to violate their beliefs.
Second Amendment
The right to keep and bear arms is our constitutional right and it shall not be infringed.
Russ believes Idahoans have the right to fully exercise their Second Amendment freedoms. In Congress, he has opposed efforts to restrict gun rights and has supported legislation to protect due process, concealed carry reciprocity, lawful firearm ownership, and the ability of citizens to defend their families and property. Russ will continue working to stop federal overreach and defend the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans.
Land and Natural Resources
Idahoans should have more management control over the land inside our border.
With the federal government controlling roughly 63% of Idaho’s land, Russ believes local communities are better equipped to manage Idaho’s forests, minerals, energy, and natural resources. He has supported legislation to streamline geothermal energy development, responsibly expand domestic mining, improve forest management, reduce destructive wildfire risk, and help rural communities benefit from timber and resource production. Russ believes wise land management with strong local input will protect our lands, reduce wildfire risk, and create great paying jobs.
Spending and Inflation
Washington’s reckless spending is driving debt, inflation, and economic pain for Idahoan families.
Russ believes Congress should be held to the same basic standard as Idaho families: do not spend money you do not have. He supports a balanced budget amendment and has pushed for a more transparent legislative process through his One Subject at a Time Act. Russ opposes massive omnibus spending bills that hide waste, debt, and earmarks from the public. To bring down inflation and protect working families, he believes Washington must finally get spending under control.