More than 120 Republican County Officials, County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Prosecutors, Clerks, Treasurers, Assessors, and Coroners have endorsed Phil McGrane to be Idaho’s next Republican Secretary of State, according to a press release sent out by his campaign.
In the tight three-way match up for the Republican Secretary of State candidate, McGrane appears to be pulling ahead with late momentum, and has far outraised his opponents by raising over $126,000 in the past month. Earlier this week, the Fraternal Order of Police, a previous endorser of McGrane, launched a grassroots campaign in support of his candidacy in advance of the May 17th election.
Phil McGrane was endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, who are texting voters on his behalf.
The support from local government leaders was led by law enforcement. “No one knows Idaho’s elections better than Phil McGrane. I have been in the trenches with Phil through recounts and court challenges and have seen it firsthand,” said Ada County Prosecutor, Jan Bennetts. “Together, we have enforced Idaho’s election laws and held those who have tried to cheat accountable. He is well respected among law enforcement and has the experience necessary to protect Idaho’s elections as Secretary of State.”
“There is no one better to work with to carry out the duties of Secretary of State than Phil McGrane,” said Chris Goetz, Clearwater County Sheriff. “We need a Secretary of State who defends elections but also defends the honor of our State Seal.”
Canyon County Clerk Chris Yamamoto was also a leader in the endorsement announcement, saying, “We collectively are the first line of defense for public safety, our court system, and ensuring our elections run smoothly and securely. We have all worked with Phil and know he is a man of integrity and honesty.”
McGrane is running for Secretary of State on a platform of experience with election security and public safety. McGrane is the only candidate with experience overseeing elections. He has overseen a staff of nearly 200 deputy clerks, managing the courts, recording, licensing, indigent services, and has served as the chief budget officer balancing an almost $300 million dollar budget.
Here is the list of those Republican county officials who have endorsed McGrane:
Robert McQuade, Ada County Assessor
Rod Beck, Ada County Commissioner
Jan Bennetts, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney
Matt Clifford, Ada County Sheriff
Elizabeth Mahn, Ada County Treasurer
Stacy Swift Dreyer, Adams County Assessor
Sherry Ward, Adams County Clerk
Jason Dixon, Bannock County Clerk
Ernie Moser, Bannock County Commissioner
Jeff Hough, Bannock County Commissioner
Terrel Tovey, Bannock County Commissioner
Amy Bishop, Bear Lake County Clerk
Tricia Poulsen, Bear Lake County Treasurer
Philip Lampert, Benewah County Commissioner
Pamela Eckhardt, Bingham County Clerk
Mark Bair, Bingham County Commissioner
Whitney Manwaring, Bingham County Commissioner
Jessica Lewis, Bingham County Commissioner
Mary Prisco, Boise County Clerk
Adam Strong, Boise County Prosecuting Attorney
Michael Rosedale, Bonner County Clerk
Penny Manning, Bonneville County Clerk
Roger Christensen, Bonneville County Commissioner
Jon Walker, Bonneville County Commissioner
Bryon Reed, Bonneville County Commissioner
Samuel Hulse, Bonneville County Sheriff
Glenda Poston, Boundary County Clerk
Dan Dinning, Boundary County Commissioner
Sue Larson, Boundary County Treasurer
Katherine Rablin, Camas County Clerk
Marshall Ralph, Camas County Commissioner
Chris Yamamoto, Canyon County Clerk
Bryan Taylor, Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney
Kieran Donahue, Canyon County Sheriff
Tracie Lloyd, Canyon County Treasurer
Aaron Cook, Caribou County Assessor
Denise Horsley, Caribou County Clerk
Bryce Somsen, Caribou County Commissioner
Dwight Davis, Cassia County Assessor
Leonard Beck, Cassia County Commissioner
Bob Kunau, Cassia County Commissioner
McCord Larsen, Cassia County Prosecuting Attorney
Lana Schwartz, Clark County Treasurer
Rick Winkel, Clearwater County Commissioner
Chris Goetz, Clearwater County Sheriff
Jacquel Bruno, Custer County Assessor
Josh Dison, Elmore County Assessor
Shelley Essl, Elmore County Clerk
Amber Sloan, Elmore County Treasurer
Camille Larsen, Franklin County Clerk
Robert Swainston, Franklin County Commissioner
Ron Smellie, Franklin County Coroner
Abbie Mace, Fremont County Clerk
Blair Dance, Fremont County Commissioner
Hollie Ann Strang, Gem County Assessor
Shelly Tilton, Gem County Clerk
Bill Butticci, Gem County Commissioner
Mark Rekow, Gem County Commissioner
John Buck, Gem County Coroner
Megan Keene, Gem County Treasurer
Justin Baldwin, Gooding County Assessor
Denise Gill, Gooding County Clerk
Shaun Gough, Gooding County Sheriff
Chistina “Tine” Wines, Gooding County Treasurer
Kathy Ackerman, Idaho County Clerk
Skip Brandt, Idaho County Commissioner
Ted Lindsley, Idaho County Commissioner
Denis Duman, Idaho County Commissioner
Colleen Poole, Jefferson County Clerk
Roger Clark, Jefferson County Commissioner
Michelle Emerson, Jerome County Clerk
Dave McGraw, Latah County Commissioner
Jenny Rosin, Lemhi County Assessor
Brenda Armstrong, Lemhi County Clerk
Paul Withers, Lemhi County Prosecuting Attorney
Kammy McFarland, Lemhi County Treasurer
Lisa Winner, Lewis County Clerk
Justin McLeod, Lewis County Commissioner
Linda Jones, Lincoln County Assessor
Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk
Joann Rutler, Lincoln County Commissioner
Mike Piper, Lincoln County Coroner
Ann Youts, Lincoln County Treasurer
Kim Muir, Madison County Clerk
Brent Mendenhall, Madison County Commissioner
Douglas Smith, Madison County Commissioner
Todd Smith, Madison County Commissioner
Angie Moffat, Madison County Treasurer
Janice West, Minidoka County Assessor
Tonya Page, Minidoka County Clerk
Wayne Schenk, Minidoka County Commissioner
Douglas Zenner, Nez Perce County Commissioner
Kathleen Atkinson, Oneida County Assessor
Lon Colton, Oneida County Clerk
Bill Lewis, Oneida County Commissioner
Ken Eliason, Oneida County Commissioner
Cody Brower, Oneida County Prosecuting Attorney
Robin Monahan, Owyhee County Assessor
Angie Barkell, Owyhee County Clerk
Kelly Aberasturi, Owyhee County Commissioner
Jerry Hoagland, Owyhee County Commissioner
Joe Merrick, Owyhee County Commissioner
Annette Dygert, Owyhee County Treasurer
Edie Aldridge, Payette County Assessor
Lindsey Bratcher, Payette County Clerk
Reece Hrizuk, Payette County Commissioner
Sharee Sprague, Power County Clerk
Delane Anderson, Power County Commissioner
Bill Lasley, Power County Commissioner
Anson Call, Power County Prosecuting Attorney
Brad Wills, Twin Falls County Assessor
Kristina Glascock, Twin Falls County Clerk
Brent Reinke, Twin Falls County Commissioner
Jack Johnson, Twin Falls County Commissioner
Don Hall, Twin Falls County Commissioner
Grant Loebs, Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney
June Fullmer, Valley County Assessor
Doug Miller, Valley County Clerk
Sherry Maupin, Valley County Commissioner
Elting Hasbrouck, Valley County Commissioner
Brian Naugle, Valley County Prosecuting Attorney
Patti Bolen, Valley County Sheriff
Debbie Moxley-Potter, Washington County Assessor
Donna Atwood, Washington County Clerk
Lydon Haines, Washington County Commissioner
Sabrina Young, Washington County Treasurer