Nickolas Bonds

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Nickolas Bonds completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonds' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNickolas “007” Bonds is a millennial leader shaped by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to Idaho. A graduate of the University of Idaho with a Master’s in Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership he is Known for completing four business majors as an undergraduate he earned degrees in Marketing Analytics, Operations, Management Information Systems, and HR, and a Statistics minor with certificates in Entrepreneurship and HR Development. With experience managing Type 1 diabetes and overcoming dyslexia, He excelled academically building experience at Micron Technology and Boeing, applying data-driven solutions to real-world challenges. A centrist Democrat, framing his campaign around discipline, resilience, and results He is focused on reducing political division, like eliminating super PAC influence and working across party lines— and taking action on Term Limits. He urges Republican voters to participate in the OPEN Democratic primaries, arguing disengagement allows failed leadership to go unchecked. Committed to innovation, economic growth, and fair representation—bringing a people-first approach to Washington where every voice matters, Bonds is running on dismantling bloated government systems and restoring accountability. His platform targets what he calls “inefficient, unaccountable bureaucracies” and pushes for data-driven oversight, education reform, and structural changes to federal agencies. “The issue isn’t resources—it’s competence,” his campaign states\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>As a millennial, Bonds offers new innovative solutions to problems that predate his existence. Having lived his life with endured hardships, Nick has learned new creative approaches to solving even the most difficult tasks to bring solid solutions. The decision for the Senate race was a simple solution as current administration has been heavily focused on Foreign affairs problems while the State and people served fall well below the bottom 10% of national levels in several key areas. Bonds feels his Adult Learning and Leadership skills can be brought to congress and introduced to US Senators nationwide. Joining efforts to introduce Term Limits is a high priority as failed initiatives keep Idahoans struggling to stay afloat, year after year</li><li>Dark money in politics have made the playing field a dirty game with no clear understanding to the American People at large. Ending these outdated tactics by Citizens United is major hurdle he's ready to tackle. Nicks tenacity has been shown through diplomatic approaches. The time of party over politics needs to abruptly end. It's time to usher in a new era of kindness and diplomacy instead of name calling and blaming a party for actions, using a result driven approach is the key to making change. It begins with actively listening to what the people of Idaho want and need for their livelihoods to be successful and thrive. It’s our happiness index that's what's at stake. Accountability of those in office is long past due</li><li>Policies and Ideas created laws and legislature in the 1970's and 80's and they are simply outdated and pulling Idaho down. Based on reports from early 2026, many challenges facing Idaho in the 1970s and 1980s—including rapid growth, environmental concerns, and economic disparities—persist or have intensified. The state has grown from a population of under 1 million in 1980 to over 2 million by 2026, exacerbating historic strains on infrastructure and resources. New leadership, new ideas. Nick recognizes the goal is not to simply win an argument but to advance understanding Diplomatic strategies produce desirable outcomes over rhetoric designed to deflect and blame. Bonds would be the first Millennial and North Idahoan if elected.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading1-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIdaho housing remains the top issue as rapid growth and limited supply drive up costs, leaving many financially strained and workers priced out. Healthcare access is limited, with provider shortages, rural closures, and long travel times. Education faces low funding, teacher shortages, and debates over school choice. High incarceration rates raise cost and effectiveness concerns. Civil rights policies, including those affecting LGBTQ+ people and immigration, are controversial. Strict abortion laws have reduced maternal care access. Combined with slow wage growth and rising costs, many residents are just getting by, fueling frustration and calls for new policy solutions. Nick recognizes these in his life and aims to change Idahos trajectory\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading2-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tW.Edwards Deming (1900-1993) Walter A. Shewhart (1891-1967) B.F. Skinner, Marcus Aurelius, I am an effective leader, to lead effectively i must have the virtues of Marcus Aurelius the self-awareness of Skinner in his later years the ability to measure the unmeasurable like Shewhart and the intellect of Deming to take action productively for the betterment of society\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading3-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMindfulness, one needs steady emotional control a cold logic that's impenetrable under stress, a fearless dog who proudly fights for independence and freedom while staring down powerful wealthy influences in opposition to their own enrichment\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading4-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe sovereignty of the American public, it is these offices sole responsibility to defend all Americans from all that threatens their well being, not some but, all thing that threaten their welfare past present and future\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading5-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLegacy! I’m here to bring the American people lasting productive Health, Education, Labor, and Pension programs supported by regulated industry that maximize GDP through positive economic gains developed by intelligent, healthy, long-lived communities\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading6-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOutdated Legislation! poorly designed bureaucratic systems have cost me more than just opportunity they have cost me the lives of my friends and family, people have gotten away with murder and stolen millions of dollars, the hardships I faced in high-school are unfathomable and the challenges posed to my pursuit of knowledge in college was ineffable so much has been taken from me but no one can take my dreams\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading7-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOur greatest challenges come from a loss of economic sovereignty, if we are unable to fix our systemic issues our communities suffering will persist, if we are not leading we are falling behind and i assure you our public institutions our schools, hospitals and public facilities need attention!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading8-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt is the legislative body that appropriates funds and conducts legislation, when united they are the most powerful institution the world over, they hold both the power of the pen and the power of the purse with these in hand they are tasked with defending our country from all conceivable threats\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading9-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThis question is framed poorly, but I believe that extreme or rigid policy marginalizes parts of our community we need policy that is wholesome and supports the need of everyone and builds health communities while reducing risk and promoting economic growth\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading10-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEstate of Mr Charles M Crane, Mr Patrick Larsen, Mr. James W Stewart, Disability Service Support Worker- Pamela Kilburn and many more locals across Idaho have endorsed and supported Mr Bonds in his campaign efforts to make the changes Idaho needs to thrive\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-407132-2026-04-14\" id=\"heading11-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-407132-2026-04-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-407132-2026-04-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-407132-2026-04-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t9/11/2011 + No child left behind, this program changed the school system and not for the better, it motivated the administration to prioritize standardized test scores instead of the development of our youth\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nNickolas Bonds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonds' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Nickolas “007” Bonds is a millennial leader shaped by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to Idaho. A graduate of the University of Idaho with a Master’s in Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership he is Known for completing four business majors as an undergraduate he earned degrees in Marketing Analytics, Operations, Management Information Systems, and HR, and a Statistics minor with certificates in Entrepreneurship and HR Development. With experience managing Type 1 diabetes and overcoming dyslexia, He excelled academically building experience at Micron Technology and Boeing, applying data-driven solutions to real-world challenges. A centrist Democrat, framing his campaign around discipline, resilience, and results He is focused on reducing political division, like eliminating super PAC influence and working across party lines— and taking action on Term Limits. He urges Republican voters to participate in the OPEN Democratic primaries, arguing disengagement allows failed leadership to go unchecked. Committed to innovation, economic growth, and fair representation—bringing a people-first approach to Washington where every voice matters, Bonds is running on dismantling bloated government systems and restoring accountability. His platform targets what he calls “inefficient, unaccountable bureaucracies” and pushes for data-driven oversight, education reform, and structural changes to federal agencies. “The issue isn’t resources—it’s competence,” his campaign states Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? As a millennial, Bonds offers new innovative solutions to problems that predate his existence. Having lived his life with endured hardships, Nick has learned new creative approaches to solving even the most difficult tasks to bring solid solutions. The decision for the Senate race was a simple solution as current administration has been heavily focused on Foreign affairs problems while the State and people served fall well below the bottom 10% of national levels in several key areas. Bonds feels his Adult Learning and Leadership skills can be brought to congress and introduced to US Senators nationwide. Joining efforts to introduce Term Limits is a high priority as failed initiatives keep Idahoans struggling to stay afloat, year after year Dark money in politics have made the playing field a dirty game with no clear understanding to the American People at large. Ending these outdated tactics by Citizens United is major hurdle he's ready to tackle. Nicks tenacity has been shown through diplomatic approaches. The time of party over politics needs to abruptly end. It's time to usher in a new era of kindness and diplomacy instead of name calling and blaming a party for actions, using a result driven approach is the key to making change. It begins with actively listening to what the people of Idaho want and need for their livelihoods to be successful and thrive. It’s our happiness index that's what's at stake. Accountability of those in office is long past due Policies and Ideas created laws and legislature in the 1970's and 80's and they are simply outdated and pulling Idaho down. Based on reports from early 2026, many challenges facing Idaho in the 1970s and 1980s—including rapid growth, environmental concerns, and economic disparities—persist or have intensified. The state has grown from a population of under 1 million in 1980 to over 2 million by 2026, exacerbating historic strains on infrastructure and resources. New leadership, new ideas. Nick recognizes the goal is not to simply win an argument but to advance understanding Diplomatic strategies produce desirable outcomes over rhetoric designed to deflect and blame. Bonds would be the first Millennial and North Idahoan if elected. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Idaho housing remains the top issue as rapid growth and limited supply drive up costs, leaving many financially strained and workers priced out. Healthcare access is limited, with provider shortages, rural closures, and long travel times. Education faces low funding, teacher shortages, and debates over school choice. High incarceration rates raise cost and effectiveness concerns. Civil rights policies, including those affecting LGBTQ+ people and immigration, are controversial. Strict abortion laws have reduced maternal care access. Combined with slow wage growth and rising costs, many residents are just getting by, fueling frustration and calls for new policy solutions. Nick recognizes these in his life and aims to change Idahos trajectory Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? W.Edwards Deming (1900-1993) Walter A. Shewhart (1891-1967) B.F. Skinner, Marcus Aurelius, I am an effective leader, to lead effectively i must have the virtues of Marcus Aurelius the self-awareness of Skinner in his later years the ability to measure the unmeasurable like Shewhart and the intellect of Deming to take action productively for the betterment of society What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Mindfulness, one needs steady emotional control a cold logic that's impenetrable under stress, a fearless dog who proudly fights for independence and freedom while staring down powerful wealthy influences in opposition to their own enrichment What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The sovereignty of the American public, it is these offices sole responsibility to defend all Americans from all that threatens their well being, not some but, all thing that threaten their welfare past present and future What legacy would you like to leave? Legacy! I’m here to bring the American people lasting productive Health, Education, Labor, and Pension programs supported by regulated industry that maximize GDP through positive economic gains developed by intelligent, healthy, long-lived communities What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Outdated Legislation! poorly designed bureaucratic systems have cost me more than just opportunity they have cost me the lives of my friends and family, people have gotten away with murder and stolen millions of dollars, the hardships I faced in high-school are unfathomable and the challenges posed to my pursuit of knowledge in college was ineffable so much has been taken from me but no one can take my dreams What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Our greatest challenges come from a loss of economic sovereignty, if we are unable to fix our systemic issues our communities suffering will persist, if we are not leading we are falling behind and i assure you our public institutions our schools, hospitals and public facilities need attention! What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? It is the legislative body that appropriates funds and conducts legislation, when united they are the most powerful institution the world over, they hold both the power of the pen and the power of the purse with these in hand they are tasked with defending our country from all conceivable threats Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? This question is framed poorly, but I believe that extreme or rigid policy marginalizes parts of our community we need policy that is wholesome and supports the need of everyone and builds health communities while reducing risk and promoting economic growth What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Estate of Mr Charles M Crane, Mr Patrick Larsen, Mr. James W Stewart, Disability Service Support Worker- Pamela Kilburn and many more locals across Idaho have endorsed and supported Mr Bonds in his campaign efforts to make the changes Idaho needs to thrive What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? 9/11/2011 + No child left behind, this program changed the school system and not for the better, it motivated the administration to prioritize standardized test scores instead of the development of our youth\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]