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Anthony Tomkins

Constitution Party

Vice-Chairman, Constitution Party of Idaho (2016 - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Basic Certification, Automation Technology, College of Southern Idaho, 2017
  • Attended, Solar Energy Technology, Allied American University, 2010-2011
  • A+ Certification, CompTIA, 2007

Professional Experience

  • Basic Certification, Automation Technology, College of Southern Idaho, 2017
  • Attended, Solar Energy Technology, Allied American University, 2010-2011
  • A+ Certification, CompTIA, 2007
  • Maintenance Technician 1, Agropur, 2017-present
  • Soldier, United States Army Reserve, 2006-present
  • Petroleum Supply Specialist/Power Generation Equipment Repairer, United States Army Reserves, 2006-present
  • Service Technician, Valley Office Systems, 2014-2017
  • Public Relations Director, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2016
  • Maintenance Mechanic, Davisco Foods International, Incorporated, 2012-2014
  • Technician, iPreserve, 2011-2013
  • Computer Technician, Par Technology, 2011-2013
  • Security Guard, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Gasifier Technician, Bio Green Energy, Incorporated, 2005-2010
  • Gold Support Technician, Dell, Incorporated, 2007-2008

Political Experience

  • Basic Certification, Automation Technology, College of Southern Idaho, 2017
  • Attended, Solar Energy Technology, Allied American University, 2010-2011
  • A+ Certification, CompTIA, 2007
  • Maintenance Technician 1, Agropur, 2017-present
  • Soldier, United States Army Reserve, 2006-present
  • Petroleum Supply Specialist/Power Generation Equipment Repairer, United States Army Reserves, 2006-present
  • Service Technician, Valley Office Systems, 2014-2017
  • Public Relations Director, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2016
  • Maintenance Mechanic, Davisco Foods International, Incorporated, 2012-2014
  • Technician, iPreserve, 2011-2013
  • Computer Technician, Par Technology, 2011-2013
  • Security Guard, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Gasifier Technician, Bio Green Energy, Incorporated, 2005-2010
  • Gold Support Technician, Dell, Incorporated, 2007-2008
  • Vice-Chairman, Constitution Party of Idaho, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State of Representatives, District 24B, 2018
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Idaho, District 2, 2016

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Basic Certification, Automation Technology, College of Southern Idaho, 2017
  • Attended, Solar Energy Technology, Allied American University, 2010-2011
  • A+ Certification, CompTIA, 2007
  • Maintenance Technician 1, Agropur, 2017-present
  • Soldier, United States Army Reserve, 2006-present
  • Petroleum Supply Specialist/Power Generation Equipment Repairer, United States Army Reserves, 2006-present
  • Service Technician, Valley Office Systems, 2014-2017
  • Public Relations Director, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2016
  • Maintenance Mechanic, Davisco Foods International, Incorporated, 2012-2014
  • Technician, iPreserve, 2011-2013
  • Computer Technician, Par Technology, 2011-2013
  • Security Guard, Professional Security Services, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Gasifier Technician, Bio Green Energy, Incorporated, 2005-2010
  • Gold Support Technician, Dell, Incorporated, 2007-2008
  • Vice-Chairman, Constitution Party of Idaho, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State of Representatives, District 24B, 2018
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Idaho, District 2, 2016
  • Webelos Den Leader, Boy Scouts of America, 2012-2018
  • Missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2008-2010

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Eagle Scout Award- Boy Scouts of America

Current Car:

1987 Chevrolet Diesel Suburban

Favorite Author:

Ed McBain

Favorite Book:

Holy Bible

Favorite Food:

Potato

Favorite Movie:

Tora! Tora! Tora!

Favorite Quote:

'Never trust a man who wears suspenders and a belt'

First Car:

1988 Dodge Aries

First Job:

Janitor

  • Dog- De Soto

Policy Positions

Idaho State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No Answer

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Idaho's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- Yes

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No Answer

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- No

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- No

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- Yes

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No Answer

5. Do you support the legalization of Cannabidiol Oil (CBD) for medical purposes?
- Yes

6. Do you support prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No Answer

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Idaho?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Idaho?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Idaho high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Should elementary students' reading test scores influence teachers' pay raises?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No Answer

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- No

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Idaho's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Idaho's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Idaho's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Idaho state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- No Answer

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- My priorities if elected will be to clean up some poorly written bills that have passed over the last couple years and to properly represent the people of the Twin Falls area.