Miranda Marquit

Real. Idaho. Values.

I’m Miranda Marquit, and I’m running to represent Idaho Falls in the Idaho State House of Representatives. I’m ready to fight for regular, everyday Idahoans — because I am one! I serve on nonprofit boards, raised my son here, and volunteer in the community. Here’s what I see every day:

  • Many people are struggling as property values rise and residents pay a disproportionate cost: Rising real estate prices and local growth increase our property tax burden, especially vulnerable seniors.  In 2022, the state legislature spent more time grandstanding on culture war issues than addressing affordable housing. I’ve been part of the solution. As a local affordable housing board member, I’m proud that we secured $3 million in funding to build Communities of Hope, a pioneering project in Idaho Falls to create sustainable workforce housing.
  • Public education is under attack: I advocated creating our local community college, working actively on the CEI campaign. In supporting the Quality Education Act, I’ve served as a community leader working with Reclaim Idaho to qualify D33 and push the state legislature to adequately fund our teachers and needed programs. Unfortunately, the 2022 legislative session saw an unprecedented attack on librarians and teachers in Idaho rather than investing in our children’s futures.
  • INL isn’t getting the support it needs: My dad works for INL, and I know its importance to our local economy. Rather than platitudes and lukewarm praise, I’m ready to be a staunch advocate of INL. In the past, our legislators have supported measures that INL leaders say that her efforts are detrimental to its mission and local business. I’m ready to advocate on behalf of the INL and invest in Idaho, which brings good-paying jobs to the local economy.
  • Public lands are in danger: For years, elected officials have been looking for ways to sell off our natural resources. We must keep public lands in public hands for our use and the use of future generations. Access to hunting, hiking, camping, and fishing shouldn’t be reserved for the elite few.
  • Our “leaders” aren’t investing in Idaho: I’m a nationally recognized financial expert and consultant with an MBA. I know the importance of investing in the assets with the best ROI. In Idaho, that means investing in policies that support families, education, and infrastructure. For too long, our leaders have underfunded our priorities, called it a surplus, and then given the lion’s share of tax rebates to their cronies.

My Background

Raised in Idaho Falls and a graduate of Skyline High School, I’m excited to make a difference for our area. As a nationally-recognized financial writer and money expert, I’ve covered the economy, the markets, personal finance, student loans, healthcare policy, and more. Plus, I’m a small business owner with an MBA and I’m ready to bring everything I’ve learned about money, business, and priorities to Boise and fight for the things Idahoans truly value.  Read More

Recent News

Passivity allows extremism in legislatures

Published in the Post Register. When it comes to voting, we often pay attention to the “sexy” races at the top. We get excited every four years during a presidential election, but we often forget the importance of state races. We heap praise or blame on the president, depending on our “team” and what’s going […]

Watch the Marquit v. Ehardt Debate

Miranda Marquit and Rep. Barbara Ehardt debated in September. Watch the debate and decide whose positions you better align with.

What are our priorities? Where should we put our focus?

Published in the Post Register. Where do we put our focus? To hear some local politicians, you’d think the most pressing issue we have in Idaho is George Soros funding drag queens in schools. Of course, most of us know that George Soros probably doesn’t know what’s going on in Idaho—and certainly isn’t spending any […]

It’s time to adequately fund education in Idaho

This op-ed appeared in the Post Register. Our Idaho Democratic Party platform focuses on values. It’s simple and straightforward. Rather than parsing out pages and pages of specific policies, the platform focuses on what matters. In fact, you might be surprised to find much in common with the values stated in the platform. This week, […]

Do we want states’ rights to supersede unalienable rights?

This column appeared in the Post Register. “[L]aws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. … We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy, as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.” — […]

Have we decided who we are?

This was published in the Post Register. “This isn’t who we are.” We say that a lot lately. Many of us were relieved that a U-Haul full of Patriot Front men were detained, rather than being able to carry out an attack on a peaceful and joyful Pride gathering in Coeur d’Alene. We were even […]

I’m ready to fight for Idaho Falls’ common values in Boise. Please join me by requesting a yard sign, talking to your family and friends (on or offline), and consider making a contribution today.

 

Let’s do this. Together.