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Mark Sauter OppScore Rating: +2.18

Mark Sauter is a Republican State House representative for Idaho district 1A and holds an OppScore of +2.18. 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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Mark Sauter is a retired California fire chief who served as the Republican representative for Idaho House District 1A from 2022 until losing his 2026 primary. A Sandpoint resident since 2012 and owner of Idaho Family Forest, he emphasized property tax relief, rural healthcare access, and local control during his tenure.

Mark Sauter rating summary

Party: Republican
Office: State House
State: Idaho
District: 1A
OppScore: +2.18 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Partial record, documented on 21 of 44 scored questions

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