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Jane Sauter

Republican

Homemaker; candidate

Jane Sauter is the Republican nominee for Idaho House District 1, Seat A15. She describes herself as a homemaker who has lived in Bonner County for ten years, and she is not related to the incumbent she defeated in the primary, Mark Sauter35. She names illegal immigration as her main priority2 and says Idaho should reduce spending3.

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • E-Verify mandateKeep it voluntary and go after employers who knowingly hire illegallymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • In March 2026 she said she supports House Bill 700, which adds penalties for employers who hire people not authorized to work, as reported by the Daily Bee. (2026-03) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site says she has been in the pro-life movement since her teens and will always be a staunch defender of life, and it opposes Proposition 1. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadylow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site says she will work to keep borders secure and enforce laws, and that legal immigration has strengthened America. (2026) source
    • In March 2026 she said people from other countries need to obey the law and that she supports House Bill 700 on employers. (2026-03) source
  • School choiceNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • At the May 2026 forum she said she wants more state money for school choice and would end the Idaho LAUNCH program, as reported by the Daily Bee. (2026-05) source
    • Her campaign site says she is a firm believer in educational choice and notes that families with special needs often need options. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Ran for the Idaho House District 1A seat in 20242.
  • Won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for House Seat 1A over incumbent Mark Sauter, 6,326 votes (54%) to 5,475 (46%)5.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (7)

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  1. 2026 General Election final candidate list (Search Filed Candidates)Idaho Secretary of State
  2. Jane Sauter seeking election to state District 1A seat (March 6, 2026)Bonner County Daily Bee
  3. Jane Sauter, District 1A (candidate questionnaire, April 25, 2026)Bonner County Daily Bee
  4. District 1 legislative candidates tackle key topics at forum (May 6, 2026)Bonner County Daily Bee
  5. Herndon, Rasor, Jane Sauter win GOP primaries, November elections set (May 21, 2026)Bonner County Daily Bee
  6. H 700 statement of purpose (2026)Idaho Legislature
  7. Jane Sauter for Idaho (campaign site)Jane Sauter for Idaho