About Russ Spencer

Russ Spencer embodies the enduring Idaho values of faith, family, and freedom. A proud seventh-generation Idahoan, Russ was raised in the Treasure Valley and has never lost touch with the people and principles that make our state strong.

After serving a church mission in Guatemala, Russ earned his law degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia, clerked for a federal appeals judge in Pennsylvania, and then returned home to Idaho to serve his community. He and his wife, Debra, are now raising their five children in Meridian, instilling in them the same love for Idaho that has guided his life.

Russ’s career is devoted to public service. As a Deputy Attorney General for Idaho, he defended our values at the highest level, arguing cases at the Idaho Supreme Court and even briefing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He later served as a prosecutor in Bonneville County, where he put violent criminals, drug traffickers, and child sex offenders behind bars, ensuring justice for victims while leading innovative approaches to rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders.

Most recently, as General Counsel for the Idaho Board of Medicine and other state health boards, Russ helped remove barriers to care while maintaining strong professional standards. A Captain in the U.S. Army, serving in the Idaho Army National Guard, and board member for CASA of Southwest Idaho, supporting our foster kids, Russ is deeply committed to his faith, family, and the Idaho community he proudly calls home.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

JKeyser@senate.idaho.gov
District 20
1st term
PO Box 1602, Meridian, ID, 83680
Home (208) 332-1354
Statehouse (208) 332-1354 (Session Only)
Businessman
Committees:
Transportation – Vice Chair
Health & Welfare
Judiciary & Rules

B.A. in business from Vanguard University; financial auditor; former U.S. Marine, Boise police officer, and vice principal of the Vineyard Christian Academy; duly sworn member and citizen of the Cherokee Nation; spouse: Michelle; three children.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

The people of Idaho elected Scott Bedke as the state’s 44th Lieutenant Governor in November 2022. He officially took office on January 6, 2023.

Scott is a proud Idaho native and a 4th generation cattle rancher. Born in Twin Falls and a graduate of Oakley High School, Scott’s Gem State heritage stretches back even farther to the 1870s, when his great grandfather homesteaded in the Oakley Basin. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University in 1981, Scott returned to his hometown where he was later elected to serve on Oakley’s City Council.

That first step into public service ignited Scott’s passion for working with and for his community. It was in 2000 that Scott was elected as a Representative of District 27 to be a voice for the citizens of Cassia and Minidoka Counties. During his 11 terms in the Idaho State House, Scott served on the Joint Finance & Appropriations Committee, the Revenue & Taxation Committee, the Resources & Conservation Committee, and the Transportation & Defense Committee. He also chaired the Economic Outlook & Revenue Assessment Committee and served on the Credit Rating Enhancement Committee.

In 2012, Scott was elected as the 41st Speaker of the House, a role that he held with such sensibility and civility that he became the longest-serving Speaker in Idaho’s history. Scott is proud to have been directly involved in setting policies that make Idaho what it is today.

Scott has been happily married to his wife, Sarah, for 45 years. Together the two are trying to keep up with their four children and 16 grandchildren. The 5th and 6th generations of Bedkes in Idaho are a big reason why Scott decided to run for Lt. Governor, to protect Idaho’s future and to give back to the state that has given his family so very much.

Scott is committed to maintaining the Idaho Way. While this includes a pledge for a limited government, a quality education for every student, and a plan for our state’s water supply, it also means keeping the values that matter most, like being a good neighbor, at the forefront.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

I am a lifelong public servant who has built my life around family, integrity, and service to the community. I value hard work, accountability, and compassion. Being the coroner is not just a job to me, it is a career led by my passion for ensuring quality death investigation and providing the highest level of service to our community.

The Ada County Coroner is the elected official who is ultimately responsible for signing out death certificates with cause and manner of death. It is imperative that the coroner has experience with accurately completing death certificates, understands all facets of a complete death investigation, and ensures the responsible use of resources. I have been preparing for this role my entire career. Ada County doesn’t need someone figuring it out on the job.

• Affiliation with Idaho's only medical school, bringing forensic pathology education to student doctors and needed funds to Ada County.
• Oversaw acquisition and installation of CT Unit.
• Brett recruited and acquired a new forensic pathologist.
• Established a professional relationship with Forensic Pathology Services for part time physicians.
• Created a relationship with the Ada County Medical Society to educate physicians on the signing of death certificates.
• Advanced Medicolegal Investigator training, methods, and capability.
• Authored and distributed a white paper on the Modern Coroner to raise the level of professional practice for Idaho Coroners.
• Educated Idaho coroners on accepted practices for medicolegal death investigation.
• Established alternative revenue streams to supplement ACCO.
• Implemented new call vehicles with off-road capability and power cots.
• Implemented new safety practices in forensic operations.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships.
• Contributed to enhanced mass fatality preparedness.
• Established an acceptable method for handling skeletal remains.
• Institute culturally sensitive practices for decedents.

• Bachelor’s Degree Criminology (BA), University of South Florida
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Nova Southeastern University
• Registered Medicolegal Death Investigator (D-ABMDI)
• Board Certified Medicolegal Death Investigators (F-ABMDI)
• Certified Retrospective Fatality Analyst (C-RFA)
• Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator (2019)
• Served on the Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
• The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) Board of Directors
• Forensic Science Foundation (FSF) Board of Trustees
• National Association Retrospective Fatality Analysts (NARFA) Board of Directors
• Basic X-ray Machine Operator, License No. 50497
• FCC Amateur License KK7MVF
• 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush
• Florida Gulf Coast University, former Instructor
• Edison State College, former Adjunct Professor
• University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, former Adjunct Instructor
• Published numerous articles in the Journal of Forensic Sciences and the

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

JEFFREY STREET JR. is a dedicated attorney committed to serving the people of Idaho with fairness, integrity, and respect for the rule of law. As a candidate for District Judge, Jeffrey brings a strong legal foundation and a deep appreciation for the responsibility entrusted to those who serve on the bench.

Jeffrey earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he received rigorous training in Idaho law and developed the skills necessary to thoughtfully interpret and apply the law. His commitment to integrity and following the law is evidenced by his support from attorneys on opposing sides of cases.

Throughout his career, Jeffrey has been guided by the belief that a judge’s role is to apply the law as written — not to create it. He is committed to ensuring that every individual who enters his courtroom is treated with dignity, impartiality, and respect. He understands that District Judges make decisions that directly impact families, businesses, and communities, and he approaches that responsibility with seriousness and care.

Jeffrey Street Jr. is prepared to serve Idaho with sound judgment, steady leadership, and an unwavering commitment to justice. He and his family are proud to call Idaho home and are deeply invested in the strength and future of their local community.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

Greg Woodward is running for election for judge of the Idaho 4th Judicial District. Woordward is on the ballot in the general election on May 19, 2026.

Greg Woodward earned a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1999. Woordward's career experience includes working as an attorney

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/

Julie A. Ellsworth was elected Idaho’s 24th State Treasurer in 2018. Under her leadership, Idaho earned its first-ever AAA credit rating, strengthening the state’s financial standing and lowering borrowing costs for Idaho communities.

Her conservative investment strategy has produced exceptional returns. In the current fiscal year alone, her office returned more than $566 million in interest earnings to Idaho taxpayers, easing financial pressures and reinforcing Idaho’s reputation for responsible fiscal management.

Treasurer Ellsworth minted the Idaho Women’s Veteran Medallion, honoring the service of Idaho’s women veterans. Proceeds from the medallion help support the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.

She strengthened Idaho’s College/Education Savings Program and authored the legislation establishing Idaho’s ABLE accounts, giving families and individuals with disabilities greater financial opportunity.

Before serving as State Treasurer, Ellsworth served twelve years in the Idaho House of Representatives. She served two terms in House Leadership as the Republican Caucus Chair. She authored key legislation on interstate health insurance, led successful Medicaid fraud-reduction efforts, and worked directly with national rating agencies to protect Idaho’s top credit rating.

Her professional experience includes work as a civil mediator, business consultant, foundation grant evaluator/judge, and public-school teacher. She has long championed pro-family policies, community initiatives, and responsible fiscal stewardship.

Julie Ellsworth and her husband are the parents of three children and the proud grandparents of four.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/