“…Idaho's population is predominantly white, but includes a significant Latino population, Native US Tribes of Idaho and other ethnicities. Not shown in census data is a very small, but persistent, minority of individuals who sometimes refer to themselves as 'patriots' (Canfield-Davis et al, 2009;Newart, 1999;Vogt, 2003). Idaho faces challenges of a perception of racism associated with the state, and Marilyn Howard, with intentionality, focused on democracy and social justice in her public role.…”