Raúl Labrador

Raúl Labrador

Republican Party

Candidate, Attorney General of Idaho

Attorney General of Idaho

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Lawrence Wasden

Prior offices

Idaho House of Representatives

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U.S. House Idaho District 1

Successor: Russ Fulcher

Predecessor: Walter Minnick

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Compensation

Base salary

$146,730

Net worth

(2012) $-56,998.50

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, 1992

Law

University of Washington, 1995

Personal

Religion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Official website

Personal Facebook

Personal Twitter

Personal Instagram

Personal LinkedIn

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Raúl Labrador (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of Idaho. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Labrador (Republican Party) is running for re-election for Attorney General of Idaho. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Labrador was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2010.

Biography

Raúl Labrador was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Labrador earned a B.A. in Spanish language and literature from Brigham Young University in 1992 and a J.D. from the University of Washington in 1995. His career experience includes owning The Labrador Group, LLC, and working as a senior attorney with Skaug Law PC and the director of government relations of Shape Security.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Labrador was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Judiciary
• Committee on Natural Resources

2015-2016

Labrador served on the following committees:

• Judiciary Committee

• Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations
• Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security

• Natural Resources Committee
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Subcommittee on Federal Lands
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

2013-2014

Labrador served on the following committees:

• Committee on Judiciary
  • Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations
  • Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security
• Committee on Natural Resources
  • Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
  • Subcommittee on Water and Power

2011-2012

• United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations (Vice-Chairman)
  • Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending
  • Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform
• United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources
  • Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
  • Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
  • Subcommittee on Water and Power

Idaho House of Representatives

2009-2010

Labrador was a member of these committees:

• Judiciary, Rules and Administration
• State Affairs
• Transportation and Defense

Key votes

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

• Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

  Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.

  Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

   Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.

  Voted Yea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

   Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.

  Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.

  Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

   Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017

  Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.

  Voted Yea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

   Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.

  Voted Yea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

   Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.

  Voted Yea on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

   Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017

  Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

• Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

  Did not vote on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Nay on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Did not vote on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Nay on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

   Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018

  Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

   Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

  Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Nay on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.

  Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

   Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017

  Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

  Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

   Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

  Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.

  Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017

  Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.

  Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)

  Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.

  
  

  Voted Yea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

   Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

  Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.

  Did not vote on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017

  Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.

  Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017

  Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.

  Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

   Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017

  Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.

  Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

   Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017

  Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.

• Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

  Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

   Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

   Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  
  

  Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.

  Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

   Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017

  Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017

  Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.

  Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

   Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

   Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Did not vote on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

   Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017

  The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Labrador's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade act procedural motion On June 11, 2015, 34 House Republicans voted against a procedural motion to open up debate on a Senate amendment to the Trade Act of 2015, the primary bill associated with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The White House and GOP leadership supported the motion, as well as the TPP, while most House Democrats opposed it. The rule passed 217 to 202, but Speaker John Boehner (R) openly expressed his disapproval of the House Republicans who voted against it, telling reporters shortly afterwards, "I made it clear to members today I am not happy about it." Several of these Republicans lost leadership positions in the weeks following the vote, causing some to see a connection between the demotions and the vote against the procedural motion. Labrador was one of 34 Republicans to vote against the procedural motion. Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Labrador was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Labrador was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Labrador was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Labrador was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Labrador voted with seven other Republicans and 143 Democrats against the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Labrador voted with eight other Republicans and 49 Democrats against the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Labrador voted with 13 other Republicans against the bill. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Labrador voted with 166 Republicans against the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Labrador voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Labrador voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Labrador voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Labrador voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Labrador voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Labrador voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Labrador voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Labrador voted with 18 Republicans and 44 Democrats against the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Labrador voted with 36 Republicans and 79 Democrats against the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Labrador voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Labrador's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security DHS Appropriations Labrador voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines. Keystone Pipeline Amendment Labrador voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Labrador voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. NDAA Labrador voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. Economy Farm bill On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop. It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Labrador voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 Budget On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill. The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations. It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Labrador joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Labrador voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Labrador voted against HR 2775. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Labrador voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Labrador voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act Labroador voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines. Social issues Amash amendment Labrador voted in favor of House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Labrador joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Labrador voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

House Freedom Caucus

Labrador was listed as a member of the House Freedom Caucus according to reports by CNN and Roll Call released in March 2017. The House Freedom Caucus does not have an official membership list. Caucus membership was estimated to be roughly 29 members in March 2017.

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Labrador endorsed Donald Trump for the 2016 presidential general election. Labrador endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential primary.

See also: Endorsements for Donald Trump

Economy

Pay during government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Labrador had his pay withheld during the shutdown.

On October 9, 2013, Labrador spoke of the shutdown on NPR News' Morning Edition, saying, "I personally would be willing to give the president a one year CR and I have a lot of conservatives there with me, which would be good for the president, in exchange for a one-year delay in the implementation of Obamacare. And I think that would be something where both sides actually would be able to get something out of these negotiations...We're not the ones who wanted to shut down the government. You need to remember that. We wanted to keep the government open. This entire battle is about Harry Reid making sure that he keeps the Senate and that he wins the House of Representatives. That's why he wants the shut down. And I fear that that's why they want actually to breach the debt ceiling at some point, because they believed that we're going to get blamed for it of."

Healthcare

Healthcare legislation

In response to the December 13, 2010, Eastern District of Virginia ruling on Ken Cuccinelli's suit challenging the constitutionality of the 2010 health care reform law, Labrador said:

"Today’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson in Virginia that the Healthcare Reform Bill passed by Congress last Christmas Eve contains unconstitutional requirements represents a great victory for all Americans and our Constitution."

Labrador was one of the key figures behind the Idaho Health Freedom Act, which authorized Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden to sue the federal government over the individual insurance mandate. Idaho joined with 19 states in a separate suit against the requirement.

Social issues

IRS discrimination

In September 2013 Labrador announced a bipartisan proposal that would protect religious institutions and other nonprofit groups that do not recognize same-sex marriages from potential discrimination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Elections

2026

See also: Idaho Attorney General election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Attorney General of Idaho

Incumbent Raúl Labrador is running in the general election for Attorney General of Idaho on November 3, 2026.

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2022

See also: Idaho Attorney General election, 2022

General election

General election for Attorney General of Idaho

Raúl Labrador defeated Tom Arkoosh in the general election for Attorney General of Idaho on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Raúl Labrador (R)	62.6	367,579
		Tom Arkoosh (D)	37.4	219,405

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steven Scanlin (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Attorney General of Idaho

Steven Scanlin advanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Scanlin	100.0	31,620

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of Idaho

Raúl Labrador defeated incumbent Lawrence Wasden and Arthur B. Macomber in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Raúl Labrador	51.6	140,585
		Lawrence Wasden	37.9	103,393
		Arthur B. Macomber	10.5	28,700

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2018

See also: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Idaho

Brad Little defeated Paulette Jordan, Bev Boeck, and Walter Bayes in the general election for Governor of Idaho on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Little (R)	59.8	361,661
		Paulette Jordan (D)	38.2	231,081
		Bev Boeck (L)	1.1	6,551
		Walter Bayes (Constitution Party)	1.0	5,787
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	51

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho

Paulette Jordan defeated A.J. Balukoff and Peter Dill in the Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paulette Jordan	58.4	38,505
		A.J. Balukoff	40.1	26,423
		Peter Dill	1.4	954

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Idaho

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Little	37.3	72,548
		Raúl Labrador	32.6	63,478
		Tommy Ahlquist	26.2	51,008
		Lisa Marie	1.7	3,397
		Steven Pankey	1.4	2,704
		Harley Brown	0.4	874
		Ben Cannady	0.3	527

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2016

See also: Idaho's 1st Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Raul Labrador (R) defeated James Piotrowski (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Labrador defeated Gordon Counsil and Isaac Haugen in the Republican primary, while Piotrowski defeated Shizandra Fox and Staniela Nikolova to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on May 17, 2016.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Raul Labrador Incumbent	68.2%	242,252
	Democratic	James Piotrowski	31.8%	113,052
	N/A	Write-in	0%	53
Total Votes				355,357
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Raul Labrador Incumbent	81%	51,568
Gordon Counsil	10.2%	6,510
Isaac Haugen	8.8%	5,605
Total Votes		63,683
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
James Piotrowski	56.2%	6,954
Shizandra Fox	27.7%	3,428
Staniela Nikolova	16.2%	2,002
Total Votes		12,384
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

See also: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2014 and Idaho's 1st Congressional District elections, 2014

Labrador considered a run for Governor of Idaho in 2014. He announced on August 14, 2013, that he would instead seek re-election to a third term in the House. Labrador won the nomination in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Raul Labrador Incumbent	65%	143,580
	Democratic	Shirley Ringo	35%	77,277
Total Votes				220,857
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Raul Labrador Incumbent	78.6%	56,206
Lisa Marie	7.2%	5,164
Michael Greenway	4.9%	3,494
Reed McCandless	4.7%	3,373
Sean Blackwell	4.6%	3,304
Total Votes		71,541
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2012

See also: Idaho's 1st Congressional District elections, 2012

Labrador ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Idaho's 1st District. Labrador won the nomination on the Republican ticket, defeating Reed McCandless. He defeated Jimmy Farris (D), Pro-Life (I) and Rob Oates (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Raul R. Labrador Incumbent	63%	199,402
	Democratic	Jimmy Farris	30.8%	97,450
	Libertarian	Rob Oates	3.9%	12,265
	Independent	Pro-Life	2.4%	7,607
Total Votes				316,724
Source: Idaho Secretary of State "November 6, 2012 General Election Results"

U.S. House, Idaho District 1 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Raul Labrador Incumbent	80.6%	58,003
Reed McCandless	19.4%	13,917
Total Votes		71,920

Endorsements

Laborador was endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Full history

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2010 On November 2, 2010, Raul Labrador won election to the United States House. He defeated Walt Minnick (D), Dave Olson (I) and Mike Washburn (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Idaho District 1 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Raul R. Labrador 51.3% 126,231      Democratic Walt Minnick incumbent 41.5% 102,135      Independent Dave Olson 7.1% 17,429      Libertarian Mike Washburn 0% 91 Total Votes 245,886

2008

On November 4, 2008, Republican Raul Labrador won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 14B, receiving 69.1 percent of the vote (22,093 votes). He defeated Democrat Glida Bothwell, who received 30.9 percent of the vote (9,869 votes).

Idaho House of Representatives, District 14B (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Raul Labrador (R)		22,093	69.1%
Glida Bothwell (D)		9,869	30.9%

Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign finance summary

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Raúl Labrador campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Attorney General of Idaho	Won general	$993,785	$970,439
2016	U.S. House, Idaho District 1	Won	$490,597	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (Idaho, District 1)	Won	$544,737	N/A**
2012	U.S. House Idaho District 1	Won	$830,195	N/A**
2010	U.S. House Idaho District 1	Won	$726,288	N/A**
Grand total			$3,585,602	$970,439
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor history

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Raúl Labrador campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Attorney General of Idaho	Won general	$993,785	$970,439
2016	U.S. House, Idaho District 1	Won	$490,597	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (Idaho, District 1)	Won	$544,737	N/A**
2012	U.S. House Idaho District 1	Won	$830,195	N/A**
2010	U.S. House Idaho District 1	Won	$726,288	N/A**
Grand total			$3,585,602	$970,439
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

2016

Labrador won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Labrador's campaign committee raised a total of $490,597 and spent $856,594. This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Labrador spent $3.54 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1, 2016 - Raúl Labrador Campaign Contributions

Total Raised	$490,597
Total Spent	$856,594
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$309,688
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$308,294
Top contributors to Raúl Labrador's campaign committee
Auld Investments	$10,800
Fischer Homes	$10,800
Scentsy	$10,800
Tree Top Ranches	$10,800
LCF Enterprises	$10,600
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Livestock	$25,250
Lawyers/Law Firms	$23,845
Electronics Mfg & Equip	$19,615
Retired	$18,360
Home Builders	$17,800
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Labrador won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Labrador's campaign committee raised a total of $544,737 and spent $425,010. This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Labrador spent $2.96 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1, 2014 - Raúl Labrador Campaign Contributions

Total Raised	$544,737
Total Spent	$425,010
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$225,143
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$225,143
Top contributors to Raúl Labrador's campaign committee
Auld Investments	$10,400
LCF Enterprises	$10,400
Melaleuca Inc	$10,400
Scentsy	$10,400
Tree Top Ranches	$10,100
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$38,150
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$26,300
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$26,100
Livestock	$25,550
Lawyers/Law Firms	$19,100
Source: Open Secrets

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Breakdown of the source of Labrador's campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Below are Labrador's FEC reports.

Raul Labrador (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2013	$250,472.07	$22,120	$(37,158.89)	$235,433.18
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$235,433.18	$69,122.80	$(27,284.91)	$277,271.07
October Quarterly	October 13, 2013	$277,271.07	$45,470.00	$(27,307.34)	$295,433.73
Year-end	January 31, 2014	$309,768	$66,324	$(36,523)	$339,570
April Quarterly	April 15, 2014	$339,570	$73,163	$(38,061)	$374,672
July Quarterly	July 15, 2014	$429,238	$48,145	$(61,073)	$416,521
			Running totals
			$324,344.8	$(227,408.14)

2012

Labrador won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Labrador's campaign committee raised a total of $830,195 and spent $604,719. This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.

Cost per vote

Labrador spent $3.03 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, Idaho District 1, 2012 - Raúl Labrador Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$830,195
Total Spent	$604,719
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$82,924
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$82,903
Top contributors to Raúl Labrador's campaign committee
National Auto Dealers Assn	$13,000
Auld Investments	$10,000
Every Republican is Crucial PAC	$10,000
Freedom Project	$10,000
JR Simplot Co	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Leadership PACs	$53,173
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$47,350
Retired	$41,860
Lawyers/Law Firms	$31,904
Real Estate	$30,650

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Labrador's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010

Labrador won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Labrador's campaign committee raised a total of $726,288 and spent $686,293 .

U.S. House, Idaho District 1, 2010 - Raúl Labrador Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$726,288
Total Spent	$686,293
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$2,649,048
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$2,473,287
Top contributors to Raúl Labrador's campaign committee
State of Idaho	$10,500
Freedom Fund	$10,000
Fast Enterprises	$9,600
Lcf Enterprises	$9,600
Longview Partners Investment	$9,600
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$56,047
Leadership PACs	$52,341
Real Estate	$26,951
Misc Business	$20,596
Misc Finance	$19,000

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Labrador's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

Between July and September 2010, Labrador raised more than $250,000 for his campaign.

“These donations will allow me to deliver the message of limited government, lower taxes, repealing Obamacare and getting government off the backs of small businesses,” Labrador said in a news release.

2008

In 2008, Labrador raised $18,362.

Listed below are those who contributed the most to his campaign.

Donor	Amount
David W. & Kristin J. Turnbell	$1,000

Personal Gain Index

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Labrador's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between -$144,994 and $30,997. That averages to -$56,998.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Labrador ranked as the 430th most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2009 and 2012, Labrador's calculated net worth decreased by an average of 75 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Raul Labrador Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2009	$46,023
2012	$−56,998.50
Growth from 2009 to 2012:	−224%
Average annual growth:	−75%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Labrador received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.

From 2009-2014, 23.44 percent of Labrador's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Raúl Labrador Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,962,862
Total Spent	$1,531,340
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$129,557
Leadership PACs	$113,614
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$84,177
Real Estate	$68,301
Lawyers/Law Firms	$64,454
% total in top industry	6.6%
% total in top two industries	12.39%
% total in top five industries	23.44%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Labrador was a "rank-and-file Republican," as of July 29, 2014. Labrador was rated as a "moderate Republican follower" in June 2013

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.

Labrador most often voted with:

• Jeff Duncan
• Jim Matheson

Labrador least often voted with:

• Chris Gibson
• Jan Schakowsky

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Labrador missed 141 of 3,329 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 4.2 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Labrador paid his congressional staff a total of $758,732 in 2011. He ranked 29th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 32nd overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Idaho ranked 25th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.

2013

Labrador ranked 152nd in the conservative rankings in 2013.

2012

Labrador ranked 189th in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Labrador ranked 174th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Labrador voted with the Republican Party 90.4 percent of the time, which ranked 205 among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.

2013

Labrador voted with the Republican Party 94.6 percent of the time, which ranked 175th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Noteworthy events

Reaction to Harry Reid

On August 10, 2010, Sen. Harry Reid expressed apparent confusion over some political persuasions of Hispanic Americans. Reid said, "I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK. Do I need to say more?"

Labrador replied that Reid's remarks were "simply unacceptable to all members of the Hispanic community."

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