Trish Carter-Goodheart
Democratic · ID
Community fundraiser, grant writer and small business owner from Lapwai and a Nez Perce Tribe citizen who has served on the National Indian Child Welfare Association board since 2008. Priorities include lowering grocery costs and funding public schools.
Where Trish Carter-Goodheart stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Spoke about discrimination at a candidate forum in Kendrick, Idaho. She said the state's hate crime laws are weak and noted that the neo-Nazi group Aryan Nations once based itself in northern Idaho.
September 30, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: ictnews.org
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Received the 2026 endorsement of the Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund for Idaho House District 6 Seat A.
July 9, 2026
Source: advancenativepl.org
Lost a rematch for Idaho House District 6 Seat A to Republican Rep. Lori McCann in the general election, 17,794 votes to 9,648 (about 65% to 35%).
November 5, 2024
Source: canvass.sos.idaho.gov
Asked the Idaho Secretary of State in writing whether candidates may pay campaign child care costs from campaign funds. On Oct. 11, 2024, the office replied that such costs are allowed when they come from campaigning, giving parents who run for office a clear answer.
October 11, 2024
Source: idahocapitalsun.com
Served on the board of directors of the National Indian Child Welfare Association, a national nonprofit for Native children and families, as listed in its Winter 2023 newsletter.
March 13, 2023
Source: nicwa.org
Ran as the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 6 Seat A and lost the general election to Republican Rep. Lori McCann. Official results gave McCann 11,982 votes and Carter-Goodheart 8,158, counted under two spellings of her name.
November 8, 2022
Source: canvass.sos.idaho.gov
Past race Trish Carter-Goodheart ran in:
- State Representative District 6 Seat A · November 3, 2026 · State House District 6; Idaho