– Faith – Family – Liberty –
YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
about clint hostetler
Family and the Search for Freedom
A bit about me. My family and I arrived here in June of 2021 from a state that shall remain un-named. Ok…I guess you figured it out, yes, it was California. We are California political refugees, there, I said it…but don’t hold that against us, in fact, let me explain. I grew up in what used to be a small farm town in northern California. Years later for school and work, I ended up moving to Sacramento where I met Dannielle, my wife of 16 years, and after many years of ups and downs, we ended up having our miracle baby, Eli, in 2014. Between my childhood years and where I am now, there were a lot of mistakes and rocky times, but after giving my life to Jesus in 2011, I can look back now and see that the Lord had a plan in all of it.
Work Ethic
I first started working at the age of 14 cleaning bathrooms in a truck stop gas station in Mancos, Colorado, and haven’t stopped working since. After moving back to California at the age of 15, I began working in the restaurant industry where I stayed for almost 20 years. During those years I learned how to work with and serve people from all different types of socio-economic backgrounds, while at the same time working my way through college. I currently own and operate a graphic and web design company and have since 2009.
Conservative Worldview
Growing up, I had a conservative minded father who instilled in me the values of hard work and common sense. Many times, he had to correct my thinking and rebutted the flimsy narratives of the public school system’s attempts to indoctrinate me. It was during those critical years that I learned to use objective reasoning and logic to recognize and refute emotionally deceptive narratives, many of which are still in use today. Thankfully, my father set me on a path of critical thinking and conservative thought which continues to shape my political ideologies.
Grounded in the Essentials
Like the founding fathers of our great nation, I believe faith, family, and liberty create the foundation of our Constitutional Republic. And, as one of those founders famously said, “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” I am a Christian first, a family man second, and an American third. Faith, family and liberty are the essentials to my world view.
Gem State Threatened
Now that you know a bit about me, let me explain why I am running for office. When my family arrived in Idaho, it felt like we were walking into the dawn of a new day when compared to the darkness that we escaped. The light of Idaho’s liberty and traditional American values was so welcome! But now, almost three years later, I see that light is actually fading, as we are indeed witnessing the twilight of liberty here in Idaho. Sadly, what slowly eroded the once great Golden State is already gaining ground here in the Gem State, as much of what I saw happen ten to twenty years ago in California is quickly taking shape here. Deceptive politicians make promises but deliver the opposite. Global corporatism is smothering out small businesses, independent farmers, and ultimately, the middle class. Poisonous leftist ideologies have taken over our institutions and are now going after our children and families. That’s why I ran in 2024 — and that’s why I won. In my first term, I voted to defend the principles I promised: constitutional liberties, fiscal responsibility, family values, and secure borders. I was ranked the #1 Republican in Idaho for alignment with the GOP platform. But one session isn’t enough. The threats to Idaho haven’t gone away, and I’m running for re-election to keep fighting.
Fighting for You and for Idaho
Please make no mistake: we are in the midst of a battle, and Idaho is in the crosshairs. In my first term, I proved I would stand firm — earning a 100% CPAC Lifetime Score, the Standard-Bearer Award, and the #1 Republican ranking in the state. I didn’t go to Boise to make friends with the establishment. I went to fight for you. And I need your support to continue that fight. This great state needs leaders who will not be swayed by the corporate dollar or political intimidation. Please join me in re-electing conservative leadership that puts Idaho families first.
