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Kala Tate

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Former Candidate — Idaho Senate District 26

Kala Tate is running for Idaho Senate in District 26 to restore what she sees as the lost conservative heart of the state. Motivated by her teenage children’s experiences as legislative volunteers, she says Idaho’s government no longer aligns with its conservative roots. Witnessing what she describes as a shift away from family-centered, faith-driven values has inspired her to step forward and fight for the freedoms and principles that she and her family cherish. As a proud Idaho native and mother, she’s committed to bringing truth and transparency to the state legislature, which she believes is essential for making informed choices on Election Day.

Running as an Independent, Kala aims to shift voters’ focus from party platforms to genuine conservative policies. She believes true conservatism is about supporting life, protecting family values, and rejecting government overreach into personal and family matters. Her commitment to these principles shapes her stance on key issues, including opposing abortion without exceptions, preventing government influence on children’s education and identity, and defending constitutional rights. Tate believes Idaho deserves leaders who will prioritize the next generation and the preservation of fundamental freedoms over politics as usual.

In her race against Republican Laurie Lickley and Democrat Ron Taylor, Kala underscores her independent, conservative approach, contrasting her values with what she calls “Republicans-In-Name-Only” who she feels have strayed from Idaho’s conservative foundation. She invites voters to take a stand for Idaho’s future by electing a true conservative voice, dedicated to upholding traditional values and preserving Idaho’s way of life.

Kala Tate admitted to running as an Independent to steal votes away from the Republican candidate which helped the Democrat win in District 26.

2024 General Election Results Tate 2,380 / Taylor 10,319 /Lickley 9,952

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

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editorial · Political Potatoes · Gregory Graf · 20241114

While Tate’s campaign could have initially seemed like a sincere bid for office, her candid admission to the Times-News exposes a far different agenda: “We stole several thousand votes from her race so she didn’t get in,” Tate confessed, adding, “That was ultimately all we were supposed to do and it worked, so praise God”. Her goal, by her own words, wasn’t to win but to steal enough votes from Republican candidate Laurie Lickley to secure a victory for left-leaning Democrat incumbent Ron Taylor.

Tate says goal was to 'steal' votes from Republican Lickley in Senate race

news · Magic Valley Times News · Sean Dolan · 20241112

Tate, who said God told her to run, received 10.5% of the vote in last Tuesday’s election, which was enough to keep Lickley out of the Senate and to reelect Taylor, who won by a margin of 1.6%. “We stole several thousand votes from her race so she didn’t get in,” Tate told The Times-News in a phone interview. “That was ultimately all we were supposed to do and it worked, so praise God.”