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Richard Cheatum

Rep · Republican · District 28 · ID

Richard Cheatum — Republican State Representative for Idaho District 28 (official headshot)

Where they stand

Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.

Trend vs. medians

Richard Cheatum's score per year against the House, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).

By issue category

Richard Cheatum vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.

Standout votes

Votes where Richard Cheatum broke from the Republican majority in the House.

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
52.11
Rep
R
28

Year

2025
29.41
50.00
50.00
0.00
100.00
66.67
50.00
71.43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Richard Cheatum's voting record?

Rep. Richard Cheatum represents the 28th District in the Idaho House of Representatives. Cheatum's voting record aligned 52% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating little to no adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention.

How aligned is Richard Cheatum with National Republican Party Platform principles?

Richard Cheatum's voting record aligned 52% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating little to no adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.

What is Richard Cheatum's GOP Platform score?

Richard Cheatum has a 52% GOP Platform score for 2025.

Where does Richard Cheatum serve?

Rep. Richard Cheatum (R-ID-28) represents the 28th District in the Idaho House of Representatives as a Republican.

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