By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports
Courtesy legislature.idaho.gov
Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, is running for House Majority Leader, challenging Rep. Mike Moyle, R-Star, for the position he’s held for 14 years.
Boyle, currently the House Agricultural Affairs Committee chair, was first elected to the legislature in 2008. She said she considers Moyle a friend, but believes it’s time for a change in the leadership team.
“I was always taught that good leaders bring up others to take their place, because none of us are going to live forever and be around forever,” Boyle said Wednesday.
Asked how the House might operate differently if she wins, Boyle said she would listen more, and thinks she would have a better working relationship with the Senate.
“Women lead different than men. There’s no doubt about that,” Boyle said.
Moyle, who was first elected to the House in 1998 and has been House Majority Leader since 2006, couldn’t be reached for comment.
House leadership elections will take place on Dec. 3, the week of the legislature’s organizational session.
Boyle is the second person to announce a challenge to the current leadership team. Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, is challenging House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, as first reported by the Post Register.
Melissa Davlin | Host, Lead Producer
Melissa Davlin is the lead producer and host of Idaho Reports. She has covered the Idaho Legislature since 2012. She also produces for Outdoor Idaho and Idaho Experience. Melissa serves as the president of the Idaho Press Club. She has won multiple awards for her work, including a regional Emmy for her documentary on Chinese immigration in Idaho, Idaho Press Club broadcast reporter of the year for 2015 and 2019, the Idaho Press Club First Amendment Award, the University of Idaho Silver and Gold Alumni Award, and the 2019 Boise State University Enhancing Public Discourse award. She lives in Boise with her husband and children.