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John Shirts OppScore Rating: +3.79

John Shirts is a Republican State House representative for Idaho district 9A and holds an OppScore of +3.79. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

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John Shirts is the Republican representative for Idaho House District 9A, serving since December 2024 after winning election in 2024 and reelection in the 2026 primary. A fifth-generation Idahoan raised on his family's ranch in Weiser, he previously served as a U.S. Air Force JAG officer and federal prosecutor. His military and legal background informs a focus on agriculture, public safety, and fiscal restraint.

John Shirts rating summary

Party: Republican
Office: State House
State: Idaho
District: 9A
OppScore: +3.79 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Partial record, documented on 22 of 44 scored questions

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