Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives - District 15A in 2020 Idaho General Election.
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Get StartedRepresentative McDonald is a pro-life legislator, period. His stance is based on his deep religious convictions, as well as his respect for the sanctity of human life. Learn more
Representative McDonald was the legislator that identified the flaw in the transportation bill that gave state law enforcement powers to the national guard. His catch led to a reworking of the bill into a better form that kept powers separated and centered with local law enforcement entities, as they should be. Learn more
Voted for a new push for computer science and Science, Technology, Engineer and Math (STEM) education as well as an early-reading initiative. Learn more
Parents’ concerns should be the driving force through which school boards and educators take their direction, not the other way around. Whether a student is home-schooled, attends a charter school, or is taught in any of Idaho’s public school districts, they need support from the legislature to be adequately prepared higher education and/or the workforce. Rep. McDonald won’t let parents be kept out of the loop. Learn more
Voted for HB526, providing extensive reading intervention; SB1290, establishing college and career advisors; and HB458, improving advanced opportunities for students. Learn more
Voted to restore operational funding to address the issue of recruitment and retention of teachers and improve Idaho’s K-12 educational system, $31.2 million and $41.5 million funding for continuing implementation of the career ladder. Learn more
The second amendment is more than just an avenue to preserve hunting and sport shooting, it’s a right that allows for personal protection and defense. Rep. Patrick McDonald’s voting record demonstrates an unwavering commitment to supporting second amendment rights in the state of Idaho. Under his watch, those rights will not be eroded. The second amendment is a INDIVIDUAL right, and not conditional upon membership in the national guard. Learn more
Voted for an urban renewal board; requiring a 60 percent vote for urban renewal funds to be used for public buildings like city halls and libraries; and requires all urban renewal plans to be posted annually. Learn more
Patrick McDonald believes in relieving the tax burden that Idahoans bear. His legislative record reflects that stance, and Rep. McDonald has stood his ground to refuse to increase taxes. Additionally, he supports tax relief across the board, including such items as eliminating onerous sales tax on food and groceries, reducing the state income tax burden, and returning surpluses to taxpayers. Learn more
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