IDAHO — As part of Idaho News 6’s election coverage ahead of the May primary, candidates in the contested Idaho Senate District 14 race were invited to complete a written questionnaire about their candidacy, priorities, and approach to key issues facing voters.
Their responses are included below as submitted, with no edits except for length when necessary.
Candidates are listed alphabetically by political party, then by last name.
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1. What motivated you to run for this position?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- I love Idaho. It is my home state. I felt I could make a contribution based on my previous experience and on the values that direct my decisions.
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Mac Raslan
- C. Scott Grows voting record. I've nicknamed him C. Scott Grow government because that's what he does best. He isn't even in the teens on his IFF spending score. Moderates average 40-60% and true conservatives are 80% and up. Last I checked his was right around 8% for 2026 and 11.7% for his lifetime rating.
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2. What experience has prepared you to serve?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- I am a CPA, I have run a small business, and I have been a business consultant, all of which helps me understand important budget and other issues the Legislature deals with. I have served on the Meridian (West Ada) School Board and have served in the Idaho Legislature.
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Mac Raslan
- Lifelong work experience in the private sector and some of that work was at government buildings.
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3. What do you see as the most significant issue facing your constituents, and how do you plan to address it?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- During a time of unprecedented growth, Idaho must stick to its values, continuing its tradition of affordable, limited government. This means that legislators must resist the constant pressure on government to take over more and more of our personal and family responsibilities, which, of course, results in taking over personal and family freedoms. Thankfully, this state has a constitutional requirement for a balanced budget, so government can be limited by limiting taxation. I will continue to be in favor of limited taxation.
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Mac Raslan
- Taxes and property taxes. I would push to eliminate property taxes and grocery tax. We shouldn't be taxed on what we need to survive and we shouldn't be endlessly taxed to keep a roof over our head. Tax should be paid when the home is purchased and that's it, non of this unrealized gains bs. How we accepted property tax increases is beyond me.
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4. If elected, what is the first policy you would seek to implement or change?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- Idaho is fortunate to have an efficient budgeting process that goes through a joint committee of House and Senate legislators before budget bills reach the floors of each house. I will continue to work for tax relief for all Idahoans, and to reduce government spending.
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Mac Raslan
- Property taxes, grocery tax, parents rights and I would change the non-compete law.
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5. How would you balance community needs with budget constraints, particularly during times of rising costs?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- The same way I have been doing it over the last several years. It is a process that requires work and knowledge and interpersonal relationships, all based on constitutional principles of what government should and should not do.
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Mac Raslan
- I understand that we need fire depts, sheriff departments, good roads, support for those in temporary need, support for those that are unable to support themselves and some minor land management. Many agencies need to be given the opportunity to go private because the people shouldn't be supporting fraud, waste & abuse.
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6. With multiple candidates on the ballot, why should voters choose you?
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C. Scott Grow (Incumbent)
- I have the experience and the expertise to be a major player in keeping Idaho on a path of fiscal and moral responsibility, and to vote wisely on the vast variety of bills that come to the floor. I have a broad view of Idaho’s challenges and needs and can, where needed, introduce bills to meet Idaho’s varied and changing needs.
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Mac Raslan
- It's just him and I. If the voters believe our founders created a government that was supposed to be limited in its powers then I'm your guy. If you want to continue seeing taxes go up, government growth and less rights then vote for my opponent.
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Looking for more candidate perspectives? Explore full Q&A responses from all contested races across southern Idaho here.
