Ronald M. Nate
Ronald M. Nate is an American far-right politician and economist who has previously served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 34th district. He is an economics professor at Brigham Young University–Idaho. Early life and education Nate was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Utah, and a Master of Arts and a doctoral degree in economics from the University of Connecticut. Career He has been a professor of economics at Brigham Young University–Idaho since 2001 and is a member of the Foundation for Economic Education faculty network. Politics As of 2023, Nate is the Madison County Chairperson for the anti-LGBT hate group MassResistance. In 2014, he ran against the incumbent Douglas A. Hancey in the Republican primary, winning with 55.3% of the vote. He ran unopposed in the general election. In 2016, Nate won the Republican primary against Doug Ricks with 51.6% of the vote. He ran unopposed in the general election. He supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016. In 2018, Nate faced a rematch with Doug Ricks in the 2018 Idaho Republican Party primary. He lost the May primary by