Richard Gayler

Richard Gayler, a moderate Democrat, is running for Idaho State Senate District 6. He holds a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. His career includes law enforcement and serving as a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the District of Idaho. Gayler is motivated by legislative "antics" and mismanagement, aiming to bring common-sense legislation that serves Idahoans. His platform focuses on affordable healthcare (a human right, expanding Medicaid and mental health services, protecting pre-existing conditions), quality education (increased funding, higher teacher salaries, no private school vouchers, affordable college, vocational training), reproductive freedom, and government reform including term limits.