Two Candidates Compete for Idaho House District 28A Seat

Incumbent Republican Representative Richard "Rick" Cheatum and Democratic challenger Kim Jackman are campaigning for Idaho House District 28A ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. District 28 spans more than 2,000 square miles across Power and Franklin counties, rural Bannock County, most of Chubbuck, and sections of Pocatello, representing approximately 51,200 residents.

Cheatum, a former Pocatello City Council member first elected to the Idaho Legislature in 2022, is seeking a third term. He emphasizes local government experience, infrastructure needs, and managing local growth through municipal and county planning.

Jackman, a licensed social worker with 29 years of experience in healthcare, hospice, and public education, currently works as a community resource coordinator in rural schools and serves on the state kinship caregiver advisory board. Her platform prioritizes public education funding based on enrollment, improved family services, and increased support for childcare, healthcare, and housing.