FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANITA JANIS ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 26, SEAT A
Veteran Educator & Workforce Leader Pledges Practical Leadership for Rural & Tourism-Based Communities
Jerome resident Anita Janis announced her candidacy for Idaho State Representative in Legislative District 26, Seat A, representing Blaine, Lincoln, and Jerome counties. A lifelong educator and rural workforce leader, Janis said she is running to bring steady, practical leadership to Boise — leadership grounded in collaboration and firsthand understanding of ruralcommunities as well as agricultural, and tourism-based economies.
“I spent 14 years teaching English and adult education courses, helping working adults and first-generation students build the skills they needed for stable jobs. For nearly 15 years as a college dean, I’ve managed workforce training programs, overseen budgets, supported faculty and staff, and secured grant funding to expand career pathways,” Janis said. “My work has always focused on connecting education to real jobs by partnering with employers to make sure training reflects actual workforce needs.”
District 26 spans diverse communities — from agricultural producers in Jerome and Lincoln counties to the tourism-driven economy of Blaine County. Janis said that this diversity requires thoughtful, balanced representation.
“Our agricultural community feeds and fuels our state. Our tourism economy supports small businesses and working families across the region,” Janis said. “State policy must recognize that both sectors are essential — and that decisions made in Boise affect everything from water and infrastructure to workforce housing and healthcare access.”
Janis emphasized the importance of preserving Idaho’s public lands. “Public lands are part of our heritage and our economy,” she said. “They support ranching, recreation, tourism, and small businesses. We must protect access and preserve these lands for future generations.”
Janis’ campaign will focus on:
● Strong Schools & Workforce Development — supporting stable education funding and career pathways aligned with agriculture, healthcare, trades, small business, and recreation industries
● Rural Healthcare — protecting access to hospitals, clinics, and essential services
● Agriculture, Tourism & Small Business — promoting infrastructure investment, responsible land and water policy, and economic resilience
● Preserving Public Lands & Access — protecting working lands, recreation opportunities, and natural resources for future generations
● Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency — ensuring careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars
“I’m not running to be the loudest voice in the room,” Janis said. “I’m running to be an effective one —someone who understands how decisions ripple through our farms, small businesses, schools, public lands, and communities.”
Janis said her campaign will prioritize listening sessions across the district to ensure small business owners, farmers, ranchers, educators, healthcare providers, and working families help shape her legislative priorities. Where you live should never determine your opportunity,” Janis said. “From farm towns to mountain communities, Idaho families deserve excellent schools, accessible healthcare, economic stability, and a state government that listens. I will work every day to deliver practical results for District 26.
For more information or to get involved, contact anitaforidaho@gmail.com.
* Janis currently serves as Chair of the Jerome County Democrats where she has organized voter registration efforts, coordinated grassroots outreach, and built partnerships across the MagicValley. She also serves as Secretary of the Idaho Democratic Party Rural Caucus, a statewide group working to strengthen rural advocacy and local organizing across Idaho.
KEVIN MARSH ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT 26, SEAT B
Marsh Brings a Career of Public Service to the Idaho Statehouse
Bellevue area resident Kevin Marsh, a farmer, retired faculty member at Idaho State University, and dedicated community leader, today announced his candidacy for State Representative, serving District 26, Blaine, Lincoln, and Jerome Counties. Marsh is running to protect the values that make Idaho strong — from protecting our resilient public lands and productive farms to thriving schools and vibrant local communities. “I will deliver what our state needs today – politicians who work to unite, not divide, and together we will deliver common-sense solutions, not politics for individual gain,” Marsh said. “Residents of Blaine, Lincoln, and Jerome counties deserve leadership rooted in community, integrity, and respect for our shared values.”
Marsh’s commitment to community and public service is grounded in his work in Idaho over the past 30 years. Today, Marsh and his wife, Erika, live on and operate Bellevue-area Daisy’s Farm, growing produce for local markets. He has demonstrated commitment to public service, and he brings to the Idaho Statehouse experience as a wildland firefighter and Forest Service ranger prior to a career as one of the state’s leading historians of Idaho and a professor at ISU.
Kevin Marsh’s Focus to Make Our Lives Better: Protecting What Makes Idaho Strong. Serving as your State Representative, Kevin Marsh will focus on strengthening and protecting:
● Public Lands - safeguarding the natural resources that support jobs, recreation, irrigation, and Idaho’s way of life
● Working Farms & Small Businesses - promoting prosperous and resilient local economies, supporting small business owners who work hard to make all our lives better
● Public Schools & Teachers - defending quality education and educators, while investing funding needed in strong schools statewide
● Diverse, Hard-Working Communities - ensuring all Idahoans have a voice in state government through making himself accessible, responsive, and committed to a stronger Idaho
● Respect for Democracy & Civility - fostering a political environment of dignity and respect
Marsh points out that “A functional government focuses on real problems, offering practical solutions. Whether it is the cost of living, protection of our lands and much needed water supply – which is already predicted to be limited in the coming seasons—strong education, or reliable infrastructure, those are the real issues that I am committed to work on with both sides of the aisle.”
As your Idaho House Representative for District 26, Marsh is committed to leadership that reflects Idaho’s values. It will be clear to voters that Kevin Marsh is dedicated to community service, stewardship of land and water, and respect for diverse voices; all important factors to keep Idaho Strong.
For more information or to get involved, visit KevinMarshforIdaho.com
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