Idaho’s First District’s GOP congressional race has gotten more crowded with the entry of Nampa Rep. Christy Perry into the battle to replace Congressman Raul Labrador, writes columnist Chuck Malloy.
Perry became the sixth candidate to announce for the position, and is now the leading contender with three other solid candidates.
Perry is a quality candidate who gives Canyon County some ante in this game. She’s bright, articulate and thoughtful — qualities that make for an effective representative in Congress. She’s also the only woman in the field, which to me is another plus. There’s no shortage of qualified women in Idaho politics — only a shortage of women holding high offices.
Who is Christy Perry?
She is a conservative Republican and small business owner running for Congress to represent the citizens of Idaho’s 1st Congressional District.
Her Facebook page reads:
The feds in D.C. are constantly after us…they want our guns, our property, and our rights. They want to control our education system and our health care, too. I am running for Congress to take one simple message back to the career bureaucrats, entrenched politicians, and those special interest groups. That message is clear: No more. We have had enough. It’s time we stop playing defense and start playing offense and we need to send the right person to Congress to stand up to the feds.
This election is about the future of our businesses, our ranches, our farms, our families, and our communities. As a small business owner and a defender of conservative Republican principles, I have proven my ability, and I have the experience and passion to get the job done for the people of Idaho. Please vote Christy Perry for Congress on May 15th.
Enrich Idaho 