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| '''John Thomas "Tommy" Ahlquist III''' (born January 25, 1968) is a board certified emergency medicine physician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.certificationmatters.org/is-your-doctor-board-certified/search-now/ln/ahlquist/state/id.aspx|title=Search Now|last=Matters™|first=Certification|website=www.certificationmatters.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref>, small businessman, builder and philanthropist in the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tommyforidaho.com/about/|title=About Tommy - Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|work=Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| He is one of 3 major Republican candidates for the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tommyforidaho.com/about/|title=About Tommy - Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|work=Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ==Early life== | |||
| Tommy was born on January 25, 1968 in ] and grew up on a small family farm. Both of Ahlquist’s grandfathers worked for ]. His father worked as an journeyman electrician when he was young and later as an accomplished construction manager for large commercial projects.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article135304774.html|title=How an ER doctor and his father became 2 of Boise’s highest-profile developers|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref> His mother has owned her own very successful preschool for nearly forty years<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kpvi.com/news/idaho-republican-entering-gubernatorial-race/article_f40dd598-fea8-11e6-8a46-4379d7a980e6.html|title=Idaho Republican Entering Gubernatorial Race|work=KPVI|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref>. | |||
| ]Ahlquist earned his ] at the age of thirteen. He then drew national attention by becoming one of only a few scouts in the history of the ] program to earn all 121 merit badges.<ref>{{Citation|last=Review|first=Idaho Business|title=Tommy Ahlquist|date=2015-05-20|url=https://vimeo.com/128414507|accessdate=2017-04-10}}</ref> | |||
| Ahlquist attended ] where he participated in athletics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=982913&q=Ahlquist&rows=50&sort=date_tdt+desc#t_982913|title=Davis County Clipper, 1986-08-07, Houskeeper Heads to Ricks :: Davis County Clipper|website=newspapers.lib.utah.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-05-02}}</ref> and student government. He earned several awards for academic excellence and leadership. | |||
| After High School, Ahlquist moved to ] to attend ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/BYUIYearBook/id/25411/rec/1|title=Rixida 1987 Yearbook :: BYUI - YearBook|website=contentdm.lib.byu.edu|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref> where he played basketball<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/74480891/|title=The Post-Register from Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 23, 1937 · Page 9|work=Newspapers.com|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref> and studied pre-med<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.localnews8.com/news/dr-tommy-ahlquist-puts-bid-in-for-idaho-governor/368222630|title=Dr. Tommy Ahlquist puts bid in for Idaho governor|last=Davis|first=Taja|date=2017-03-02|work=KIFI|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref>. | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| Ahlquist married Shanna Mullins, his high-school sweetheart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zionsbank.com/in-our-community/magazine/2017/marapr/TommyAhlquist/index.html|title=Tommy Ahlquist: Doctor Turned Developer|website=www.zionsbank.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref> They have four children.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Tommy-Ahlquist-enters-Idaho-governor-race-415131333.html|title=Tommy Ahlquist enters Idaho governor race|last=KMVT|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref> Ahlquist served has a ] in the Meridian Idaho North Stake from October 27, 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lds.org/church/news/church-announces-recent-stake-reorganizations?lang=eng&_r=1|title=Church Announces Recent Stake Reorganizations - Church News and Events|website=www.lds.org|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref> to Feb. 4, 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865676744/New-stake-presidents.html|title=New stake presidents|date=2017-03-30|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref>. | |||
| ==Medical career== | |||
| Ahlquist took a break from his pre-med studies to serve a ] in Brazil from 1987-89. After returning, he enrolled in the ] and managed the Pediatric Intensive Care Research Laboratory at the ] while attending school. He graduated from the ] with a BA degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry in 1992. | |||
| Ahlquist then studied medicine at the ] and graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 1996.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bomaidaho.org/team/tommy-ahlquist/|title=Tommy Ahlquist - BOMA Idaho|work=BOMA Idaho|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref>. He completed an Emergency Medicine Residency at the ] in 1999. While there, he served as the Chief Resident and earned the award for Resident of the Year. After residency, Ahlquist began working as an attending physician in Boise, Idaho for ] System and has worked in emergency rooms across the state of Idaho for over 15 years. | |||
| Early in his career as an ER doctor, Ahlquist saw the need for improved care for victims of sexual assault and abuse. Working with local law enforcement and the county prosecutors, he was able to help form FACES of Hope Victim Center in Boise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://facesofhopevictimcenter.org/overview/|title=Overview - FACES of Hope Victim Center|work=FACES of Hope Victim Center|access-date=2017-05-03|language=en-US}}</ref>The Center just celebrated its ten-year anniversary and has cared for thousands of patients. | |||
| Ahlquist co-founded STAT PADS LLC in 2001<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statpads.com/about-us/|title=About Us – Stat PADS|website=www.statpads.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>. STAT PADS is the nation’s premiere ] service company in the United States covering over 50,000 automated external defibrillators in nearly every state. STAT PADS has recorded 500 + saves from cardiac arrest and has one of the largest databases of saves in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statpads.com/about-us/|title=About Us – Stat PADS|website=www.statpads.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref> | |||
| Seeing a need for affordable health care for working families, in collaboration with Idaho State University, Tommy opened an urgent care and primary care clinic in Meridian, Idaho. | |||
| Ahlquist retired from full-time work as an emergency room physician in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zionsbank.com/in-our-community/magazine/2017/marapr/TommyAhlquist/index.html|title=Tommy Ahlquist: Doctor Turned Developer|website=www.zionsbank.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-02}}</ref> | |||
| ==Medical Research == | |||
| '''Publications''' | |||
| Pappas JB, Ahlquist JT III , Banner W Jr. 1995. ''Oral Dimercaptosuccinic Acid and On going Exposure to Lead Exposure To Lead:Effects on Heme Synthesis and Lead Distribution in a Rat Model''. Published in ] 133, 121-129.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Malvezzi|first=C. K.|last2=Moreira|first2=E. G.|last3=Vassilieff|first3=I.|last4=Vassilieff|first4=V. S.|last5=Cordellini|first5=S.|date=2001-10-01|title=Effect of L-arginine, dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and the association of L-arginine and DMSA on tissue lead mobilization and blood pressure level in plumbism|url=http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0100-879X2001001000016&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en|journal=Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research|volume=34|issue=10|pages=1341–1346|doi=10.1590/S0100-879X2001001000016|issn=0100-879X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041008X85711337|title=Oral Dimercaptosuccinic Acid and Ongoing Exposure to Lead: Effects on Heme Synthesis and Lead Distribution in a Rat Model - ScienceDirect|website=www.sciencedirect.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-22}}</ref> | |||
| Ahlquist JT III , Banner W Jr. 1996. ''The Impacted of Fluoride on Lead Distribution in a Rat Model''. Submitted to ]. | |||
| Pappas JB, Ahlquist JT III , Banner W Jr. 1997. ''Oral Dimercaptosuccinic Acid and Ongoing Lead Exposure: Toxicity Profile''. Submitted to ]. | |||
| Kerr KA, Banner W Jr., Pappas JB, Ahlquist JT III. 1995. ''A Pharamacokinetics Study Comparing Intermittent versus Continuous Ketorolac in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit''. Submitted to the ]. | |||
| '''Abstract Reviews Published in the ]''' | |||
| ''The Effects of Ibuprofen on the Physiology and Survival of Patients with Sepis''. N Engl J Med 336:912-918 (August 1997)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1997-08-01|title=Abstracts|url=http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(97)70154-9/fulltext|journal=Annals of Emergency Medicine|language=English|volume=30|issue=2|doi=10.1016/S0196-0644(97)70154-9|issn=0196-0644}}</ref> | |||
| ''Simplified Treatment of Acute Staphylococcal Osteomyelitis of Childhood''. Pediatrics 99:846-850 (November 1997)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1997-11-01|title=Abstracts|url=http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(97)99999-6/pdf|journal=Annals of Emergency Medicine|language=English|volume=30|issue=5|doi=10.1016/S0196-0644(97)99999-6|issn=0196-0644}}</ref> | |||
| ''Outpatient Management Practices Associated with Reduced Risk of Pediatric Asthma Hospitalization and Emergency Department Visits''. Pediatrics 100:344-341 (February 1998) | |||
| ''Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome''. J Trauma 43:904-910 (May 1998) | |||
| '''Participation in Scientific Meetings''' | |||
| Ahlquist JT III and Schunk J. ''The Responses of Vital Signs to Changes in Body Temperature in a Pediatric Emergency Department.'' Presented at the annual meeting of the ] at ]. February 17-18,1996. | |||
| Ahlquist JT III , Pappas JB, Banner W Jr. ''The Impact of Fluoride on Lead Distribution in a Rat Model''. Presented at the annual meeting of ] | |||
| Pappas JB, Ahlquist JT III , Banner W Jr. ''The Effect of Oral Succimer on Ongoing Exposure to Lead''. Presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the ]. New Orleans, Louisiana. March 14-18,1993. | |||
| Pappas JB, Ahlquist JT III , Banner W Jr. ,Winn P. ''The Effect of Oral Succimer on Ongoing Exposure to Lead''. Presented at the annual Scientific Meeting AAPCC/AACT/ABMT/CAPCC. Tampa, Florida. September 19-22,1992. | |||
| Vuignier BI, Pappas JB , Banner W Jr. ,Beauson D., Ahlquist JT III, Bittters A. ''A Study of Lead Poisoning Among Utah Children''. Presented at the annual Scientific Meeting AAPCC/AACT/ABMT/CAPCC. Tampa, Florida. September 19-22,1992. | |||
| '''Research Projects''' | |||
| Ahlquist JT III ,Kei S. ''Changes in Emergency Department Perception by Parents Following Implementation of a Child Awareness Program''. 1997 | |||
| Ahlquist JT III ,Tranmoe N, Linsey D, Walter FG. ''Effects of Delayed Dosing of Crotalid Antfenom Following Crotalus antrox Envenomation in a Rat Model''. 1996 | |||
| Ahlquist JT III , Kohler S, Guisto J. ''Ambulance Transport: Patient Demographics''. 1997 | |||
| Ahlquist JT III , Schunk J. ''The Response of Vital Signs to Changes in Body Temperature in a Pediatric Emergency Department''. 1995 | |||
| ==Developer Career == | |||
| In 2006, Ahlquist founded Ahlquist Development and began developing commercial real estate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.idaho.gov/tiffpilot/tiffpilot.exe?FN=\\sosimg\corp$/%5C04262006%5CLLC%23ORIG06116130722.tif|title=ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION|last=|first=|date=|website=www.sos.idaho.gov|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 6 2017}}</ref> | |||
| After developing several smaller buildings, Ahlquist Development partnered with Gardner Company<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=5&sid=198b6d23-60cf-4887-bc83-56ec7d27a418@sessionmgr103&hid=123&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ==#AN=L54229550IBRE&db=n5h|title=$75M mixed-use Meridian Gateway planned for Eagle, Franklin roads intersect...: EBSCOhost|website=web.b.ebscohost.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?sid=14a167b0-db08-454c-9f97-7cd1f9ff8787@sessionmgr103&vid=0&hid=123&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ==#AN=L54146851IBRE&db=n5h|title=First building in Boise's Alpine Point Business Park to get under way: EBSCOhost|website=web.b.ebscohost.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>. Their first major joint development was Portico at Meridian, a 7 building, 328,000 square foot mixed-use project in Meridian Idaho.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gardnercompany.net/portfolio-item/portico/|title=The Portico at Meridian|work=Gardner Company|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en-US}}</ref> Multiple projects<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gardnercompany.net/#projects|title=Home|work=Gardner Company|access-date=2017-05-23|language=en-US}}</ref> followed in the Treasure Valley including, St. Luke’s Medical Plaza in Nampa, West Valley Medical Complex in Caldwell, Library Square in Nampa, Eagle Island Crossing in Eagle, Mace River Ranch in Eagle, and Twin Falls Surgery Center in Twin Falls. | |||
| In 2011, Ahlquist Development merged with Gardner Company<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accessidaho.org/public/sos/corp/W88696.html|title=IDSOS Viewing Business Entity|website=www.accessidaho.org|language=en-us|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref> and several significant projects have followed. Many in the state of Idaho are familiar with the “Boise Hole” at the corner of 8th and Main<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2013/04/24/video-eighth-and-main-tower-topped-off-set-to-open-january-2014|title=VIDEO: Boise Eighth and Main Tower 'Topped Off,' Set to Open January 2014|last=Crisp|first=Andrew|work=Boise Weekly|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref>, which, for 25 years, served as a reminder of prior failures<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/the-history-of-the-boise-hole/Slideshow/2716715|title=The History of the Boise Hole|last=Crisp|first=Andrew|work=Boise Weekly|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref>. Led by Ahlquist, Gardner Company successfully filled the hole with the tallest building in Idaho<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/boise-s-low-point-become-its-highest#stream/0|title=Boise’s Low Point To Become Its Highest|last=Cotterell|first=Adam|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref>, the Zion’s Bank Building. | |||
| Gardner Company followed that success with the 400,000 square-foot City Center Plaza in Boise<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/families-jobs-and-education-an-exclusive-sneak-peak-of-boises-city-center-plaza/313534094|title=City Center Plaza: An exclusive look at Gardner Company's most ambitious project|last=TEGNA|work=KTVB|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref>, a centerpiece of commerce and activity in the heart of the city. This project<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/business-insider/article40863417.html|title=Tommy Ahlquist: Boise’s Downtown tech hub drives vital growth|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref> includes an underground transit center, new retail, an expanded convention center, ] Computer Science Department and the corporate headquarters for ]. | |||
| In 2016, Ahlquist led the formation of a new division of Gardner Company focusing on a continuum of care for seniors through independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities all tied in seamlessly into local health systems, called Veranda Senior Living.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://idahobusinessreview.com/2016/06/08/brightongardner-collaborate-on-assisted-living-in-meridian/|title=Brighton/Gardner collaborate on assisted living in Meridian – Idaho Business Review|last=Vitu|first=Teya|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref> | |||
| ==Community Service== | |||
| Ahlquist has served on multiple community boards and subcommittees, some are: Family Advocates, United Way of the Treasure Valley<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unitedwaytv.org/2013/11/united-way-welcomes-new-board-members-ahlquist-smith/|title=www.unitedwaytv.org/|last=|first=|date=|website=united-way-welcomes-new-board-members-ahlquist-smith|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=April 6 2017}}</ref>, ], ], ] ] Board, Treasure Valley Leadership Alliance<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://issuu.com/idahostatesman/docs/0218_business_insider/11|title=0218 Business Insider|work=issuu|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>, Boise Valley Economic Partnership, Idaho Technology Council<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idahotechcouncil.org/tommy-ahlquist|title=Tommy Ahlquist {{!}} Idaho Technology Council|website=www.idahotechcouncil.org|language=en|access-date=2017-04-10}}</ref>, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boisechamber.org/chamber-leadership|title=Chamber Leadership {{!}} Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce|website=www.boisechamber.org|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>, ] President’s Advisory Board<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://headlines.isu.edu/?p=3811|title=Idaho State University Foundation announces five new board members; Ahlquist, Allen, Huntsman, Kent and Lemley|website=headlines.isu.edu|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-28}}</ref>, ] Emergency Medicine Research Center Advisory Board, ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Idaho-ramps-up-Heart-Month-excitement_UCM_471215_Article.jsp#.WOalcYgrLcs|title=Idaho ramps up Heart Month excitement|website=www.heart.org|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>, ], Go Red for Women<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ahaboise.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20152016BoiseGoRedLuncheon/Leadership/tabid/718192/Default.aspx|title=Leadership|website=ahaboise.ejoinme.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref>,and the FACES of Hope Victims Center. | |||
| == Politics == | |||
| He was a finalist for the ] Board opening in July 2014 when Milford Terrell announce that he will step down early from his term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2014/jul/01/ahlquist-jaquet-among-finalists-two-seats-state-board-ed/|title=Ahlquist, Jaquet among finalists for two seats on state Board of Ed|work=Spokesman.com|access-date=2017-05-05|language=en}}</ref> David Hill, formerly with ], received the appointment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2014/jul/16/otter-taps-hill-and-critchfield-state-board-education-openings/|title=Otter taps Hill and Critchfield for state Board of Education openings|work=Spokesman.com|access-date=2017-05-05|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| He founded Idaho 2020 in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article53986100.html|title=Group wants data to drive decisions on building Idaho economy|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref> This bipartisan think tank brings together business leaders from around Idaho to focus on challenges facing the state.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.postregister.com/articles/opinions/2016/04/13/guest-column-idaho-2020-education-comes-first|title=Guest column: Idaho 2020: Education comes first|date=2016-04-13|work=Post Register|access-date=2017-05-02|language=en}}</ref> In 2015 the group tackled investing in infrastructure and developed suggestions for leaders and lawmakers<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article56648138.html|title=Idaho 2020: State’s aversion to public financing hurts economy|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&sid=4fe6151f-c66d-4420-9dcb-eb291d6e871d@sessionmgr4009&hid=4101|title=MAIL.: EBSCOhost|website=web.a.ebscohost.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>. In 2016, in collaboration with the Boise State University Policy Institute, the group studied transportation in Idaho and recently published the results.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article56648138.html|title=Idaho 2020: State’s aversion to public financing hurts economy|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| '''2016 Presidential Election''' | |||
| Ahlquist supported ] in the ] and served has financial co-chair for Idaho. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513215650/https://twitter.com/TommyAhlquist/status/677331395308601344|title=Dr. Tommy Ahlquist on Twitter|last=|first=|date=|work=Twitter|access-date=2017-05-13|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> He did not support President ] in the general election<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article108169412.html|title=As in Utah, Idaho’s Mormons struggle with Trump|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2017-05-13|language=en}}</ref> and wrote in ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://audioboom.com/posts/5836754-the-nate-shelman-show-4-19-2017-gubernatorial-candidate-dr-tommy-ahlquist-in-studio-taking-your-calls|title=The Nate Shelman Show 4/19/2017 Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Tommy Ahlquist in studio taking your calls|work=audioBoom|access-date=2017-05-13|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| '''Idaho Gubernatorial Race 2018''' | |||
| On March 1, 2017, Ahlquist announced his candidacy for the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/ahlquist-announces-bid-for-governor-at-eighth-and-main-tower/Content?oid=4240416|title=Tommy Ahlquist Announces Bid for Governor at Eighth and Main Tower|last=Berry|first=Harrison|website=Boise Weekly|access-date=2017-04-06}}</ref>. His slogan is "a conservative blueprint for building an even better Idaho".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tommyforidaho.com/blueprint/|title=Blueprint - Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|work=Tommy Ahlquist for Idaho|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-US}}</ref> His main three platforms are fixing Idaho's health care gap, economic development, and education. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/ahlquist-humbled-by-the-opportunity-to-run-for-idaho-governor/416261362|title=Ahlquist 'humbled by the opportunity' to run for Idaho governor|last=TEGNA|work=KTVB|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-US}}</ref> He did an inaugural 97 tour stop of Idaho during his which he finished in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.localnews8.com/news/politics/candidate-for-idaho-governor-wraps-up-97-city-tour-1/503829439|title=Candidate for Idaho governor wraps up 97-city tour|last=Kunz|first=Todd|date=2017-05-18|work=KIFI|access-date=2017-05-22|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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