PUBLIC RESEARCH NETWORK
Idaho First's network
This view separates stated relationships from names appearing in the same published records. A shared record is a research trail, not proof that two subjects have a relationship.
Stated relationships
Each link below has a specific explanation in published research. Open its source record for dates, status, and qualifications.
Way Back PAC
Stated in published researchWay Back's June 2026 FEC filing reports a $100,000 contribution to Idaho First on May 4.
Evidence & context →Hometown Heroes
Stated in published researchIdaho First reported $181,000 in contributions, supplied entirely by four PAC/network sources: Way Back PAC $100,000 (55.2%), Hometown Heroes $45,000 (24.9%), Right 2 Learn $30,000 (16.6%), and Take Back Idaho PAC $6,000 (3.3%).
Evidence & context →Right 2 Learn
Stated in published researchIdaho First reported $181,000 in contributions, supplied entirely by four PAC/network sources: Way Back PAC $100,000 (55.2%), Hometown Heroes $45,000 (24.9%), Right 2 Learn $30,000 (16.6%), and Take Back Idaho PAC $6,000 (3.3%).
Evidence & context →Take Back Idaho PAC
Stated in published researchIdaho First reported $181,000 in contributions, supplied entirely by four PAC/network sources: Way Back PAC $100,000 (55.2%), Hometown Heroes $45,000 (24.9%), Right 2 Learn $30,000 (16.6%), and Take Back Idaho PAC $6,000 (3.3%).
Evidence & context →Targeted Platform Media LLC
Stated in published researchPrimary 2026 FCC records identify Targeted Platform Media as the agency requesting/buying station time for both Idaho First and Magic Valley Voter Action, with Cathie Herrick as agency contact.
Evidence & context →Redbird Strategies
Stated in published researchIdaho Sunshine independent-expenditure data identify Redbird Strategies as a vendor for Idaho First's 2026 candidate program; the separate finance finding reports $14,000 paid.
Evidence & context →Appearing in the same research
These names occur in one or more of the same published records. This does not establish a role, funding, control, coordination, or other direct connection.
Defend and Protect Idaho
20 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →Magic Valley Voter Action
9 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →Hometown Heroes PAC
6 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →Western Futures Fund
6 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →Targeted Platform Media
4 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →Cathie Herrick
3 shared records; relationship unassessed.
Read shared record →This network is an index into published research, not a conclusion about control, coordination, or wrongdoing. Read all Idaho First records and sources →