Mike Fischer

Resume: Republican, 45 … director of technology for Kamiah Schools … consultant for Idaho Resource Technology Council … University of Idaho graduate … served six years in Navy, 14 years as U.S. Army officer, including chief technology planning officer, West Point … married, four children.

Why running: “My platform is to go to the state and try to improve the economic base in these rural communities by getting in some hightech jobs.”

Issues: Economic diversification … improving access to federal timber base.