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Bruce D. Skaug

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Idaho House of Representatives, District 10 Seat B

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Phone:(208) 332-1178
Email:BSkaug@house.idaho.gov
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Bruce D. Skaug: Idaho Republican Incumbent for House District 10B

Bruce D. Skaug is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives serving District 10B, which covers portions of Canyon County in southwest Idaho. Skaug assumed office in December 2020. He is running for re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

Background

Bruce D. Skaug was born and raised in Idaho, according to his campaign website. He holds a law degree and has worked as an attorney for more than 20 years, with a practice focused on business law, estate planning, and real estate. He has been active in local civic and church organizations. He and his wife have children and grandchildren in the area.

Political Career

Skaug was first elected to the Idaho House in 2020, representing District 10B. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024. In the legislature, Skaug has been an active member of the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee and the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee. He has supported bills related to property rights, government transparency, and restrictions on abortion. He is among the most conservative members of the Republican caucus and has supported positions aligned with the Idaho Freedom Foundation, according to IFF scorecards.

Skaug ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Idaho Attorney General in 2022, finishing third in the primary behind Raúl Labrador and Arthur Macomber. After that loss, he returned to his House seat.

Policy Positions

According to his campaign website and public statements, Skaug's key positions include:

  • Abortion: Opposes abortion and has sponsored and supported legislation restricting abortion access in Idaho, including the state's near-total abortion ban.
  • Property Rights: Supports strong protections for private property rights and has backed legislation limiting eminent domain and regulatory takings.
  • Government Transparency: Has supported open government and public records legislation.
  • Constitutional Governance: Advocates for strict adherence to the U.S. and Idaho constitutions and opposes what he characterizes as federal overreach into state affairs.
  • Firearms: Strongly supports gun rights and has backed bills expanding gun rights in Idaho.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated May 7, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

News Stories

Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law

news · localnews8 · Stephanie Lucas · 20240228

"Lethal injections for executions were unavailable for political means outside of our state, in our control," Skaug said. "So the backup plan was to have firing squad allowed, and it is a humane and speedy death. So as a backup, we passed a bill to that effect, that when pentobarbital or other means are not available for lethal injection, we could do the firing squad."

‘Complete waste of taxpayer dollars’: Idaho legislators advance bill to execute child rapists in gamble that Supreme Court will uphold similar Florida law

news · Law & Crme · Eluira Nanos · 20240214

Republican lawmakers in Idaho have proposed a new law that would allow certain sex crimes against children to be punishable by death. The move positions the state to join Florida in adopting a controversial measure that conflicts directly with Supreme Court precedent saying such executions would violate the Eighth Amendment.