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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.

2024
36.26
Rep
R
28
2023
34.26
Rep
R
28

Year

2024
33.33
0.00
50.00
37.50
77.78
57.69
50.00
0.00
0.00
33.33
2023
100.00
0.00
54.55
0.00
57.14
75.00
50.00
50.00
10.71
100.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Richard Cheatum's voting record?

Rep. Richard Cheatum (R-ID-28) earned a 36% ILA score for 2024, falling below the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Across 2 years rated, Richard Cheatum's lifetime ILA score averages 35%. Richard Cheatum represents the 28th District in the Idaho House of Representatives.

How aligned is Richard Cheatum with limited-government principles?

Richard Cheatum earned a 36% ILA score in 2024. Richard Cheatum fell below the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Richard Cheatum's ILA score?

Richard Cheatum has a 36% ILA score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Richard Cheatum's lifetime average is 35%.

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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