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Idaho Politics District 1 — Scott Herndon for Senate. A victory for women in Sandpoint. By Scott Herndon (12/01/25)
Scott Herndon is running again to defeat incumbent Jim Woodward for Senate in District 1 (Bonner and Boundary Counties, including city of Sandpoint and Sagle).
Herndon represented District 1 admirably until the 2024 Idaho Republican primary, when he was ousted by an opponent who spent heavily and distorted Herndon’s voting record and work in the Idaho Legislature.
In this article, Herndon outlines a win for women in Sandpoint, his goals if re-elected to District 1 in 2026, and asks for campaign donations.
We urge you to support and vote for Scott Herndon in the Idaho Republican Primary and General elections (see Voting Guide link for dates). The primary election is less than six months away
Summary (Grok ai, edited; image of Herndon’s daughters from article; image of Herndon from Idaho Freedom Foundation scorecard website)
Scott Herndon applauded a bathroom privacy win in Sandpoint, Idaho and outlined his plans for state legislation criminalizing such use of non-biological bathroom facilities. He asks for donations for his May 2026 Republican primary election and outlines eight of his policy priorities if elected.
Privacy Victory in Sandpoint A Sandpoint city ordinance had allowed men identifying as women to use women's locker rooms at places like the YMCA. Women reported feeling violated and traumatized by men in their private spaces.
More than 80 people testified to the Sandpoint City Council in November. Council voted 3-3 to repeal the ordinance; Mayor Jeremy Grimm broke the tie for a 4-3 decision.
Proposed Legislation Herndon’s draft bill makes using bathroom or locker room not matching biological sex a crime.
First offense: misdemeanor.
Second offense within 5 years: felony, up to 5 years in prison.
Idaho legislative session starts January 12, 2026. Herndon requests prayers and future help for passage, including testimony via Zoom or in person.
Primary Election Details
📌 ED NOTE
Republican primaries are the most important elections in Idaho. Many Democrats and Independents register as Republicans before the primaries, either to run or to vote. Typically, Republicans selected in primaries go on to beat Democrat or Independent opponents in general elections.
That's just how it works in majority "red" states like Idaho. The opposite likely happens in majority "blue" states like California.Election on May 19, 2026, for Republican primary in Bonner and Boundary counties.
Up to 16,000 voters expected; many Democrats and independents register as Republicans to vote.
2024 race had nearly 16,000 voters, surpassing next closest race in Idaho by 6,000.
Races in 2022 and 2024 cost up to $475,000 just for the primary.
Opponents spent heavily and lied about Herndon’s record.
Donation Request Herndon seeks donations of any amount. Looking for 100 people to donate $1,000 each. Donate here: tinyurl.com/m5asmcke
Policy Plans
End property taxes: End all property taxes without raising other taxes.
Ask Herndon how at (208) 610-2680. He has experience as member of Finance committee in Idaho Senate.
Protect individual freedoms: Protect individual freedoms, reduce regulations; pass constitutional amendment for unregulated home education. See SJR 105 (2024): tinyurl.com/497mj6r6
Make Idaho affordable: Reduce national debt, control state spending to curb inflation.
Make Idaho healthy: Support clean air/water, medical freedom, health education.
Make Idaho smart: Improve public school proficiencies, support education choice.
Protect public lands: Protect access to public lands and waters against restrictions.
Address illegal immigration: Illegal immigration impacts jobs, wages, services; 70% of large dairy workers are illegal aliens.
Fix roads: Improve safety and efficiency in Bonner and Boundary counties amid growth.
Related:
Scott Herndon campaign website: herndonforidaho.com
Subscribe to Scott Herndon’s newsletter: tinyurl.com/29snbht8
Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislator Scorecards (similar results to other conservative rankings systems): index.idahofreedom.org
Herndon scored A on Freedom and B+ on Spending index in 2024 (his last year in office).
Herndon’s challenger (incumbent), Jim Woodward, scored F on Freedom and Spending indexes in 2025.
Scott Herndon: tinyurl.com/updnf324
Jim Woodward: tinyurl.com/y6p2kvhu
Idaho Insider legislators (Gem State Chronicle): gemstatechronicle.com/l…
District 1: tinyurl.com/4jr9e89y
Voting Guide: tinyurl.com/52wevecb
