Jim Chmelik

Jim Chmelik, a former Idaho County Commissioner, holds a Bachelor of Science in finance and economics from the University of Maryland. He is seeking his first term in the Idaho State House of Representatives after an unsuccessful run in 2014 for Idaho Lieutenant Governor. During his previous candidacy and time as county commissioner, he defended Idaho's reclamation of federal lands and limiting terms in U.S. Congress. He has voiced support for the well-being and rights of both the expectant mother, father, and the unborn child in his pro-life views. He is an entrepreneur and owns a woodworking business in Cottonwood.

2024 Primary Election Results Harris 3,730 votes / Chmelik 3,497 votes