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Richard W. Cheatum

Rep · Republican · District 28 · ID

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

By issue category

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

Standout votes

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

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
48.72
Rep
R
28
2024
47.62
Rep
R
28
2023
39.53
Rep
R
28

Year

2025
100.00
60.00
50.00
0.00
33.33
50.00
100.00
33.33
2024
100.00
20.00
75.00
50.00
66.67
100.00
8.33
2023
57.14
50.00
100.00
50.00
25.00
100.00
0.00
11.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Richard W. Cheatum's voting record?

Rep. Richard W. Cheatum (R-ID-28) earned a 49% Idaho GOP score for 2025, showing limited alignment with Idaho Republican Party Platform principles. Across 3 years rated, Richard W. Cheatum's lifetime Idaho GOP score averages 45%. Richard W. Cheatum represents the 28th District in the Idaho House of Representatives.

How aligned is Richard W. Cheatum with Idaho Republican Party Platform principles?

Richard W. Cheatum earned a 49% Idaho GOP score in 2025, showing limited alignment with Idaho Republican Party Platform principles.

What is Richard W. Cheatum's Idaho GOP score?

Richard W. Cheatum has a 49% Idaho GOP score for 2025. Across 3 years rated, Richard W. Cheatum's lifetime average is 45%.

Where does Richard W. Cheatum serve?

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

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