Clint Hostetler

Clint Hostetler: Idaho Republican Representative for House District 24A

Clint Hostetler is a first-term Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 24A, which covers rural Twin Falls, Gooding, and Camas counties in south-central Idaho. He is based in Twin Falls and assumed office on December 1, 2024. Hostetler is running for re-election in the May 19, 2026, Republican primary against attorney Alex Caval. Kevin Moxley is running as an independent in the November 3, 2026, general election; no Democrat has filed.

Background

Hostetler was born in Fairfield, California, and graduated from Dixon High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento in 2007 and worked as a graphic designer before launching a small business. He relocated to Twin Falls with his family in June 2021, as noted on his campaign website. He is married to Dannielle Hostetler and has one child.

Before entering politics, Hostetler became involved with the Magic Valley Liberty Alliance (MVLA), a Twin Falls-area conservative organization that endorsed his 2024 campaign. He has publicly embraced the label “Christian Nationalist,” as reported by the Magic Valley Times-News. He was elected to the House in 2024 alongside fellow MVLA-aligned candidates Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld, Sen. Josh Kohl, and Rep. David Leavitt, in what supporters called the “Magic Valley Miracle.” After the primary, the four legislators jointly announced the Idaho First Agenda, a shared legislative and messaging platform published on the MVLA website.

Political Career

Hostetler won the May 2024 Republican primary against incumbent Chenele Dixon with approximately 59% of the vote, as reported by Idaho Reports, 5,260 votes to 3,702. No Democrat filed for the general election, and Hostetler ran unopposed, receiving 19,146 votes. He assumed office on December 1, 2024.

Hostetler is a member of the Gang of Eight, the Idaho legislative bloc affiliated with the State Freedom Caucus Network, as confirmed by Idaho Education News. He serves on the Education, Judiciary Rules and Administration, and Local Government committees in the current term, per the Idaho Legislature’s official records. He has described being ranked the number one Republican in Idaho for alignment with the Idaho GOP platform during his first session, as stated on his campaign website.

Policy Positions

Hostetler introduced House Bill 1 in the 2025 session, a $250 million private school tax credit program offering up to $9,500 per student for K-12 expenses including tuition, textbooks, and transportation. He called it the “gold standard” of school choice, as reported by the Idaho Education Association. The bill did not advance out of committee.

In the 2026 session, Hostetler introduced a bill in the House Health and Welfare Committee prohibiting any Medicaid provider from maintaining DEI policies, including practices characterized as critical race theory, anti-racism, or “any form of race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating,” as reported by the Idaho Capital Sun. He also co-sponsored legislation requiring all Idaho local law enforcement agencies to enter ICE 287(g) agreements. The bill passed the House 41-27 and moved to the Senate, though law enforcement representatives testified it constituted an unfunded mandate, as reported by East Idaho News.

Hostetler also worked with Rep. Lucas Cayler on legislation targeting cloud seeding programs, framing the effort around weather modification and geoengineering concerns. Cloud seeding is a routine water management tool widely used across the American West for agricultural and water supply purposes.

On abortion, Hostetler describes himself as “unapologetically pro-life” and states that “life begins at conception,” as documented in his Ballotpedia candidate survey. He supports constitutional carry, opposes mandatory medical treatment, and has called for border security legislation and property tax reduction.

Political Alignment

Hostetler is classified as a Christian Nationalist Activist. He has publicly embraced the label “Christian Nationalist,” and his political career has been built in direct partnership with the Magic Valley Liberty Alliance, an organization that frames its civic advocacy explicitly around Christian faith and governance. His co-authorship of the Idaho First Agenda on the MVLA platform, his Gang of Eight membership, and his near-perfect IFF Freedom Index scores reflect consistent alignment with the activist far-right wing of the Idaho Republican Party. The two-indicator threshold for this classification is met by his documented MVLA affiliation and his explicit use of Christian nationalist identity in public discourse.

Campaign and Endorsements

Hostetler has received support from the Idaho Freedom PAC, Citizens Alliance of Idaho, and Stop Idaho RINOs. Notable donors include Arthur Dantchik of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania ($1,000), a recurring national conservative donor; SMC Properties LLC of Eagle ($1,000), controlled by Stefan Gleason, CEO of Money Metals Exchange, who has directed more than $170,000 to far-right Idaho candidates and PACs since 2021; and a Twin Falls family through Seyyed Hossein Razavi, Leah Razavi, and Galaxeagle LLC, contributing a combined $3,000. His 2026 primary challenger Alex Caval, a refugee attorney, raised $21,002 through early 2026 compared to Hostetler’s $21,149, per Idaho Sunshine campaign finance records, making this one of the most financially competitive Gang of Eight incumbency races on the 2026 ballot.

FAQ

Who is Clint Hostetler? Clint Hostetler is a first-term Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 24A, covering rural Twin Falls, Gooding, and Camas counties. A Twin Falls small business owner and California transplant, he was elected in 2024 with support from the Magic Valley Liberty Alliance and is a member of the Gang of Eight.

What district does Clint Hostetler represent? Hostetler represents Idaho House District 24A, which covers rural Twin Falls, Gooding, and Camas counties in south-central Idaho.

Is Clint Hostetler an incumbent? Yes. He is a first-term incumbent who assumed office on December 1, 2024, and is seeking re-election in the May 2026 primary.

What committees does Clint Hostetler serve on? Hostetler currently serves on the Education, Judiciary Rules and Administration, and Local Government committees.

What has Clint Hostetler sponsored in the Idaho Legislature? Hostetler introduced House Bill 1 in 2025, a $250 million private school tax credit bill that did not advance. In 2026, he introduced a bill prohibiting DEI policies among Medicaid providers and co-sponsored legislation requiring local law enforcement to enter ICE 287(g) agreements, which passed the House 41-27. He also worked with Rep. Lucas Cayler on legislation targeting weather modification programs.

Who is challenging Hostetler in 2026? Attorney Alex Caval is challenging Hostetler in the May 19, 2026, Republican primary. Kevin Moxley is running as an independent in the November general election; no Democrat has filed.

2024 Primary Election Results Hostetler 5,260 / Dixon 3,702

2024 General Election Results Hostetler 19,146 / Unopposed

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