Ron Mendive

Ron Mendive: Idaho Republican Incumbent for House District 4A

Ron Mendive is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 4A, which covers portions of Kootenai County. Mendive is a Coeur d'Alene-area resident. He was first elected to the Idaho House in 2014 and is seeking his seventh term in 2026.

Background

Mendive grew up in north Idaho and has lived in the Coeur d'Alene area for many years. He is a retired law enforcement officer, having served as a deputy sheriff in Kootenai County. He has been active in the Kootenai County Republican Party and in civic organizations in north Idaho. Mendive is married and has been involved in community organizations and his local church in the Coeur d'Alene area.

Political Career

Mendive was first elected to the Idaho House in 2014 and has been reelected in every subsequent cycle. He serves on the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee and the House State Affairs Committee. He has been involved in legislation related to law enforcement, Second Amendment rights, and constitutional issues. Mendive has scored favorably on the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Freedom Index in recent sessions, reflecting alignment with the organization's priorities on law enforcement, constitutional rights, and limited government. He has supported legislation on Second Amendment rights, parental rights, and restrictions on abortion.

Policy Positions

Mendive's stated policy priorities include supporting law enforcement, protecting Second Amendment rights, reducing government regulation, supporting parental rights in education, and restricting abortion. On law enforcement, Mendive draws on his background as a deputy sheriff to argue for policies that support police and oppose restrictions on law enforcement authority. On Second Amendment rights, Mendive has been a consistent supporter of gun rights legislation, including constitutional carry provisions. On education, Mendive has supported school choice legislation and parental rights bills.

Political Alignment

Mendive is aligned with the Idaho Freedom Caucus wing of the Republican Party. He scores favorably on the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Freedom Index and is part of the conservative bloc within the Idaho House Republican Caucus.

Campaign and Endorsements

Mendive has received endorsements from law enforcement organizations, pro-life groups, and Second Amendment advocates in prior election cycles. As of April 2026, no new endorsements had been announced for his 2026 reelection bid.

Past Election Results

2024 General Election Results Mendive 14,764