Richard (Rick) Cheatum

Republican · Candidate for Idaho State Representative, Legislative District 28, Seat A · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). From who donated to their 2022 campaign for state House.

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What party is Richard (Rick) Cheatum?
Richard (Rick) Cheatum is running as a Republican.
Is Richard (Rick) Cheatum the incumbent?
Yes. Richard (Rick) Cheatum currently holds this office.
Who is Richard (Rick) Cheatum running against?
Kim Jackman, for Idaho State Representative, Legislative District 28, Seat A.
Is Richard (Rick) Cheatum liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Richard (Rick) Cheatum is moderately right, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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