Jae Etchart

Jae Etchart is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 15 Seat B, in the 2026 election. This is Etchart's first run for elected office, challenging incumbent Republican Rod Furniss in the general election. A resident of Ada County, Etchart has been involved in local community and civic organizations. Policy priorities include protecting reproductive rights for Idahoan women, ensuring affordable healthcare, and providing affordable housing solutions. Etchart also advocates for protecting public lands, improving public school infrastructure, increasing teacher salaries for retention, and maintaining a balanced state budget that avoids cuts to vulnerable public programs.