Jason Monks

Jason Monks

Republican Party

Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Tenure

2012 - Present

Term ends

2024

Years in position

11

Compensation

Base salary

$19,913/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University

Personal

Religion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Professional

Business owner

Contact

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Jason Monks (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 22B. He assumed office on December 1, 2012. His current term ends on December 1, 2024.

Monks (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 22B. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.

Monks began serving as State House Majority Leader for the Idaho House of Representatives on February 12, 2024.

Biography

As of January 2020 Representative Monks resides in Nampa, Idaho. He received a bachelor's degree in health sciences with emphases on environmental health and industrial hygiene from Brigham Young University. His professional experience includes working for ZiLOG as Environmental Health and Safety Manager, working at a hazardous waste remediation company, and owning two small businesses.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Monks was assigned to the following committees:

• Resources and Environment Committee
• Transportation Committee, Chair

2021-2022

Monks was assigned to the following committees:

• House State Affairs Committee
• Transportation and Defense Committee
• Ways and Means Committee

2019-2020

Monks was assigned to the following committees:

• Business Committee
• House State Affairs Committee
• Transportation and Defense Committee
• Ways and Means Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2017
• Business
• State Affairs, Vice chair
• Transportation and Defense

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Monks served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2015
• Appropriations
• Business
• Transportation and Defense
• Joint Finance-Appropriations

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Monks served on the following committees:

Idaho committee assignments, 2013
• Business
• Environment, Energy, and Technology
• State Affairs

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks and Glida Bothwell are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Jason Monks (R)
		Glida Bothwell (D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Glida Bothwell advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Glida Bothwell	100.0	1,053

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,053
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks defeated Marisa Stevens Keith in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks	67.1	3,341
		Marisa Stevens Keith	32.9	1,636

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,977
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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks defeated Dawn Pierce in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks (R)	66.0	12,731
		Dawn Pierce (D)	34.0	6,559

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,290
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Dawn Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dawn Pierce	100.0	1,007

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,007
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks	100.0	5,989

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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks defeated Nina Turner in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks (R)	73.2	17,547
		Nina Turner (D)	26.8	6,431

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,978
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Nina Turner advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nina Turner	100.0	1,540

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,540
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks defeated Heidi Sorenson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks	61.5	3,166
		Heidi Sorenson	38.5	1,981

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,147
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2018

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks (R)	100.0	12,279

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B

Incumbent Jason Monks defeated Ronald DeBlauw in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Monks	68.0	2,824
		Ronald DeBlauw	32.0	1,331

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 4,155
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2016

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Jason Monks ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 22B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 22B General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jason Monks Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	13,260
Total Votes				13,260
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Jason Monks ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 22B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 22B, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jason Monks Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Jason Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2012

Monks won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22B. He defeated Michael Law, Fred Tilman and Stephen Warren in the Republican primary on May 15, 2012, and defeated Sharon Fisher (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 22B, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jason Monks	67.6%	10,080
	Democratic	Sharon Fisher	32.4%	4,821
Total Votes				14,901

Idaho House of Representatives District 22B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jason Monks	39.7%	942
Fred Tilman	35.3%	838
Michael Law	20.6%	488
Charles D. Hoffman	4.4%	105
Total Votes		2,373

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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2012

Monks' website highlighted the following campaign themes:

• Taxes

Excerpt: "I believe that your money is actually yours; it is not the governments, they didn’t give it to you. You earned it and should get to keep it. It is not the role of government to redistribute wealth from those that created jobs, and created wealth and give it to those that did not."

• Size and Scope of Government

Excerpt: "The government has exceeded the original intent of the Constitution. The government should not get involved with those things that individuals can do for themselves."

• School Budget

Excerpt: "My children have experienced first hand what budget cuts have forced schools to do. ...The real problem is that we don’t have enough funds to go around. Instead of solely focusing on where to cut educational spending; I will support legislation that will encourage job growth that will bring more money into the state."

• Students Come First

Excerpt: "After speaking with many educators, and tax payers I’ve come to the conclusion that the biggest problem we face in regards to the Students Come First initiative is a lack of communication and cooperation."

• Right to Life

Excerpt: "I am a firm believer and supporter of the rights of the unborn. I am proud to have the endorsement of Idaho Chooses Life and will do everything I can to protect the rights of the unborn."

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Jason Monks campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho House of Representatives District 22B	On the Ballot general	$51,600	$25,746
2022	Idaho House of Representatives District 22B	Won general	$49,650	$56,946
2020	Idaho House of Representatives District 22B	Won general	$87,854	N/A**
2018	Idaho House of Representatives District 22B	Won general	$32,930	N/A**
2016	Idaho House of Representatives, District 22-Position B	Won	$4,600	N/A**
2014	Idaho House of Representatives, District 22-Position B	Won	$15,546	N/A**
2012	Idaho House, District 22B	Won	$21,802	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Endorsements

2012

Monk's website lists the following endorsements:

• Idaho House Majority Leader Mike Moyle
• District 20A State Representative Joe Palmer
• Romney for President Idaho State Finance Chair Travis Hawkes
• Meridian Mayor Tammy DeWeerd
• Former political opponent and small business owner Stephen Warren

Scorecards

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2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Citizens Alliance of Idaho Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to upholding and defending Idaho values. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.

2012

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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29. The Idaho Conservative - Senate & House Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative issues.

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Current members of the Idaho House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Mike Moyle

Majority Leader:Jason Monks

Representatives

District 1A

Mark Sauter (R)

District 1B

Cornel Rasor (R)

District 2A

Heather Scott (R)

District 2B

Dale Hawkins (R)

District 3A

Vito Barbieri (R)

District 3B

Jordan Redman (R)

District 4A

Joe Alfieri (R)

District 4B

Elaine Price (R)

District 5A

Ron Mendive (R)

District 5B

Tony Wisniewski (R)

District 6A

Lori McCann (R)

District 6B

Brandon Mitchell (R)

District 7A

Mike Kingsley (R)

District 7B

Charlie Shepherd (R)

District 8A

Matthew Bundy (R)

District 8B

Megan Blanksma (R)

District 9A

Jacyn Gallagher (R)

District 9B

Judy Boyle (R)

District 10A

Mike Moyle (R)

District 10B

Bruce Skaug (R)

District 11A

Julie Yamamoto (R)

District 11B

Chris Allgood (R)

District 12A

Jeff Cornilles (R)

District 12B

Jaron Crane (R)

District 13A

Brent Crane (R)

District 13B

Kenny Wroten (R)

District 14A

Ted Hill (R)

District 14B

Josh Tanner (R)

District 15A

Steve Berch (D)

District 15B

Dori Healey (R)

District 16A

Soñia Galaviz (D)

District 16B

Todd Achilles (D)

District 17A

John Gannon (D)

District 17B

Megan Egbert (D)

District 18A

Ilana Rubel (D)

District 18B

Brooke Green (D)

District 19A

Lauren Necochea (D)

District 19B

Chris Mathias (D)

District 20A

Joe Palmer (R)

District 20B

James Holtzclaw (R)

District 21A

James Petzke (R)

District 21B

Jeff Ehlers (R)

District 22A

John Woude (R)

District 22B

Jason Monks (R)

District 23A

Melissa Durrant (R)

District 23B

Tina Lambert (R)

District 24A

Chenele Dixon (R)

District 24B

Steve Miller (R)

District 25A

Lance Clow (R)

District 25B

Gregory Lanting (R)

District 26A

Ned Burns (D)

District 26B

Jack Nelsen (R)

District 27A

Douglas Pickett (R)

District 27B

Clay Handy (R)

District 28A

Richard Cheatum (R)

District 28B

Dan Garner (R)

District 29A

Dustin Manwaring (R)

District 29B

Nate Roberts (D)

District 30A

David Cannon (R)

District 30B

Julianne Young (R)

District 31A

Jerald Raymond (R)

District 31B

Rod Furniss (R)

District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen (R)

District 32B

Wendy Horman (R)

District 33A

Barbara Ehardt (R)

District 33B

Marco Erickson (R)

District 34A

Jon Weber (R)

District 34B

Britt Raybould (R)

District 35A

Kevin Andrus (R)

District 35B

Josh Wheeler (R)

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