Isaac Moffett’s family moved to Idaho in 1981, drawn by the Gem State’s ethos of rugged independence and opportunity. Raised in Idaho City, he embraced hard work via traplines, small-scale mining, and cutting and splitting 75 cords of firewood, instilling self-reliance, fiscal prudence, and conservative principles central to Idaho’s working-class ethos.
Following his father’s untimely death, the family relocated to Boise, where Isaac graduated from Capital High School. He enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard as an M1A1 Tank Crewman, though a shoulder injury shifted his path. In his twenties, he supported his family through rigorous roles as a Gospel Hump Wilderness trail guide, construction worker, Micron PC call center employee, and real estate agent—mirroring the resilience of Idaho’s blue-collar workers.
Beginning in 2003 at the College of Southern Idaho, Isaac earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Studies, post-baccalaureate certification in secondary social studies and history, a Master’s in Educational Leadership-Administration, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership-Superintendency.
Lower taxes
I strongly oppose Idaho’s outdated, regressive grocery tax, it’s a shameful burden on basic survival, taxing the food we all need to live. Unlike buying a boat, car, or clothes, which we can do without or make last, food is essential; without it, we die in days.
Idaho is one of just four states still taxing groceries, with two already working to phase it out, leaving us and Hawaii as the last holdouts, ours the second-highest rate. This hits poor and working-class families hardest, taking a bigger bite from their slim incomes than from the wealthy, deepening poverty and inequality. Scrapping it now would free up cash for struggling households, stretch their budgets, boost local spending, and drive economic growth. Taxing necessities has no defense; repealing it is a moral must and is the right thing to do.
Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability
The primary responsibility of the Legislative branch is to allocate funds and maintain a balanced budget. There is no question that fiscal matters rank among the most pressing challenges facing Idaho. Excessive government spending, inflation, escalating costs of living, unchecked entitlement programs, overdependence on federal grants, ballooning national deficits, neglect of energy independence, and burdensome regulations on free enterprise, all these factors are converging to precipitate a severe economic crisis.
We are witnessing the erosion of America’s paramount engine of job creation: small businesses, which are vanishing at an alarming rate. Concurrently, large corporations exert unprecedented influence over national and local politics, relentlessly advancing their agendas and consolidating power. This macroeconomic malaise profoundly impacts every Idahoan in our daily lives.
Election Integrity
It is our solemn duty to uphold the Constitution and preserve the republic our Founders envisioned. The Constitution entrusts Congress with overseeing elections under Article I, Section 4. Still, it also empowers states to protect the voting process from fraud and manipulation. Weaknesses in our system, such as extended mail-in voting periods, have opened doors to abuse, as evidenced by the Heritage Foundation’s database documenting proven instances of voter fraud since 1982, many involving absentee ballots.
As citizens, we have the power to ensure the security of our voting process. Restricting voting to Election Day only, with in-person participation, eliminates these risks by ensuring ballots are cast under supervised conditions and reducing opportunities for ballot harvesting or coercion.
Upholding our Constitutions & Individual Liberties
I maintain an unyielding dedication to the United States Constitution as the supreme law of the land, a meticulously crafted framework that operationalizes the profound principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration explains the fundamental purpose of government: to secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (the natural outcome of owning property), derived from natural law and entrusted to the consent of the governed.
In contrast, the Constitution delineates the mechanisms by which the federal government fulfills this purpose, establishing a limited republic with enumerated powers, separation of branches, and checks and balances to prevent overreach.
The 1st Amendment
“Without Freedom of Thought There Can Be No Such Thing As Wisdom; And No Such Thing as Public Liberty, Without Freedom of Speech.” – Benjamin Franklin
“In order to be able to think, you have to risk being offensive.” – Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
“When you have something to say, silence is a lie.” – Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a crucial safeguard for core liberties that are essential for a republic. It emphasizes freedom of thought and conscience as bulwarks against governmental overreach. These protections ensure individuals can form beliefs and moral convictions without government interference, a fundamental right that every citizen should be aware of.
The 2nd Amendment
Idaho stands as a constitutional carry state, and I wholeheartedly support this Right. I adamantly oppose any efforts to encroach upon our sacred Right to own, possess, and carry the firearms of our choosing, without permits or restrictions, including Red Flag Laws. Every state has an obligation to grant constitutional carry to all law-abiding citizens, in line with the unyielding vision of our Founders.
The Second Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, has its roots in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This pivotal moment in history saw Protestant subjects overthrowing the Catholic King James II, who had attempted to disarm them while favoring Catholics with weapons. The subsequent English Bill of Rights, passed in 1689, boldly stated: “That the subjects which are Protestants may have arms for their defence [sic] suitable to their conditions and as allowed by law.” This historical context underscores the profound significance of the Second Amendment and the Founders’ unwavering commitment to individual rights.
The 10th Amendment – States Rights
I unequivocally support the Tenth Amendment. The Tenth Amendment serves as a critical safeguard of federalism, reserving all powers not expressly granted to the federal government to the states or the people within those states. This clause reflects the framers’ deliberate design to distribute authority, preventing the accumulation of power that could foster despotism.
The Tenth Amendment, a cornerstone of our republic, was crafted by the framers to preserve our state sovereignty. It draws on their aversion to centralized control under the British monarchy and the loose confederation of the Articles. As James Madison explained in Federalist No. 45, federal powers are ‘few and defined.’ In contrast, state powers are ‘numerous and indefinite,’ enabling us to address local issues like education and law enforcement with tailored approaches that promote innovation and responsiveness. Thomas Jefferson reinforced this by labeling state governments as ‘the true barriers of our liberty.’
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