Idaho Freedom Caucus Explained

Idaho Freedom Caucus
Foundation:	March 2017
Key People:	Scott Herndon DirectorBrian Lenney Vice ChairTammy Nichols, Heather Scott Co-Chairs

The Idaho Freedom Caucus is a caucus within the Idaho Legislature.

The original Idaho Freedom Caucus was founded by Rep. Mike Kingsley and Rep. Bryan Zollinger in 2017.^[1] That effort stalled in 2017 when conservatives failed to find consensus on a path forward^[2] but was picked up again in 2022. The Idaho Freedom Caucus hired Scott Herndon as its executive director on July 17, 2024.^[3]

Issues

Prior to the 2024 legislative session, three members of the Idaho Freedom Caucus were rebuked by the Senate president pro tempore Chuck Winder for their criticisms of other legislators online.^[4]

See also

• Factions in the Republican Party
• House Freedom Caucus
• Republican Liberty Caucus

External links

• Idaho Freedom Caucus website

Notes and References

1. News: 2017-03-27 . GOP lawmakers to launch Idaho Freedom Caucus . 2024-08-01 . AP News . en-US.
2. Web site: Spence . William . Lack of far-right consensus puts Idaho Freedom Caucus on hold, lawmaker says . . October 5, 2017.
3. News: 2024-07-17 . Herndon given Idaho Freedom Caucus position . 9B News . 2024-08-01 . en-US.
4. News: Ian Max . Stevenson . November 15, 2023 . 'Degrading and disrespectful': Boise Republican rebukes Freedom Caucus lawmakers . August 2, 2024 . Idaho Statesman.