Franklin County, Idaho

Idaho House District 28 Seat A

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 28 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Jackman and Richard (Rick) Cheatum. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kim Jackman (D), Richard (Rick) Cheatum (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 28 Seat A. Richard (Rick) Cheatum is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Richard (Rick) Cheatum, is on the ballot.

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Kim Jackman

Top priorities

Put children first in education policy and support educators
Support family stability and access to affordable essentials
Safeguard Idaho's water and support farmers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kim has worked more than 25 years with Idaho families in social services and education, including as a home health and hospice social worker and a community resource worker for the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District, per Idaho Education News. She also co-manages the Early Learning Collaborative in American Falls, per Idaho Education News.

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Richard (Rick) Cheatum

R Incumbent

Biography

Richard, known as Rick, is retired and represents House District 28 Seat A from Pocatello, serving his second term, per the Idaho Legislature. He serves on the Business, Local Government, and Revenue and Taxation committees, per the Idaho Legislature.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 28 Seat A in 2026?

When is the Idaho House District 28 Seat A election in Idaho?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Idaho are on the Idaho election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Franklin County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Idaho Senate District 28 See all 3 Franklin County races

Candidate profiles

Kim Jackman, full profile Richard (Rick) Cheatum, full profile Official Idaho election office