Nielsen, Chiarella square off during local debate

Rep. Pete Nielsen and challenger Pamela Chiarella squared off in a debate at the junior high last week.

The future of public education in Idaho highlighted the list of issues addressed by two District 23 candidates during a political debate last week.

Incumbent state representative Pete Nielsen and challenger Pamela Chiarella met Oct. 10 during an event hosted by Mountain Home High School's speech and debate team.

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