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IDAHO FALLS — Local attorney John Malek is challenging current Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal in the race for Bonneville County prosecuting attorney.
The race is for a four-year term. Both candidates are Republican.
EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each county candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less. EastIdahoNews.com is publishing the answers in their entirety, and
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any grammatical or style editing. The primary election is May 21. Tell us about yourself — include information about your family, career, education, volunteer work and any prior experience in public office.
Neal:
I am the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Bonneville County. I have 40 years overall in law enforcement and the law, including 18 years as a law enforcement officer, 22 years as an attorney, and 8.5 years as a prosecutor (state and federal). I have prosecuted thousands of cases, including over two dozen jury trials with a 97% conviction rate. I graduated with honors from the William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV) and Brigham Young University. I was born in Gooding, Idaho, raised on a small farm in Tuttle, and graduated from Twin Falls High School. I have been certified as a peace officer, instructor, and expert witness in multiple states. I am admitted to practice law in eleven jurisdictions, including the U.S. Supreme Court. I am a Republican Precinct Committee Officer and have served as a volunteer reserve deputy sheriff, EMT, and in various community and church roles. Malek:
I am a proud husband and father, veteran, and military officer with 16 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Guard. I have worked in the legal field for over a decade, mostly as a prosecutor for the military. I hold degrees from the University of Portland, University of Montana, Gonzaga University, and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Before law, I was a nuclear weapons operator and instructor. I then served as a JAG officer working in operations law, special operations, and criminal prosecution. After active duty, I worked for the Department of Energy and started my own law firm. Why are you seeking political office? Briefly explain your political platform.
Malek:
I am running because community members asked me to, and I believe I can serve effectively, seeking justice for all. I aim to address rising crime by hiring more attorneys, improving law enforcement collaboration, and focusing on effective prosecution. Neal:
I believe in humble, selfless public service. My platform includes personal responsibility, protecting constitutional rights, transparency, and supporting traditional values. I am committed to managing public funds responsibly and ensuring community safety through law enforcement and judicial efforts.
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without
any grammatical or style editing. The primary election is May 21. Tell us about yourself — include information about your family, career, education, volunteer work and any prior experience in public office.
Neal:
I am the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Bonneville County. I have 40 years overall in law enforcement and the law, including 18 years as a law enforcement officer, 22 years as an attorney, and 8.5 years as a prosecutor (state and federal). I have prosecuted thousands of cases, including over two dozen jury trials with a 97% conviction rate. I graduated with honors from the William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV) and Brigham Young University. I was born in Gooding, Idaho, raised on a small farm in Tuttle, and graduated from Twin Falls High School. I have been certified as a peace officer, instructor, and expert witness in multiple states. I am admitted to practice law in eleven jurisdictions, including the U.S. Supreme Court. I am a Republican Precinct Committee Officer and have served as a volunteer reserve deputy sheriff, EMT, and in various community and church roles. Malek:
I am a proud husband and father, veteran, and military officer with 16 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Guard. I have worked in the legal field for over a decade, mostly as a prosecutor for the military. I hold degrees from the University of Portland, University of Montana, Gonzaga University, and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Before law, I was a nuclear weapons operator and instructor. I then served as a JAG officer working in operations law, special operations, and criminal prosecution. After active duty, I worked for the Department of Energy and started my own law firm. Why are you seeking political office? Briefly explain your political platform.
Malek:
I am running because community members asked me to, and I believe I can serve effectively, seeking justice for all. I aim to address rising crime by hiring more attorneys, improving law enforcement collaboration, and focusing on effective prosecution. Neal:
I believe in humble, selfless public service. My platform includes personal responsibility, protecting constitutional rights, transparency, and supporting traditional values. I am committed to managing public funds responsibly and ensuring community safety through law enforcement and judicial efforts.
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