Precinct Committeemen - District 13

Hello, I am Vickie Kersten, a 21-year resident of Idaho and former resident of a liberal area of Oregon. I have seven adult children and 11 grandchildren. As a long-time Republican, I enjoy gardening and playing the viola in our church orchestra. I have also been actively involved in politics, having canvassed my precinct for various candidates and issues. I look forward to engaging with fellow Republican voters in my precinct to encourage their participation in the political process.

• 10+ years of public service
• Resident of Idaho for 30 years
• Constitutional Conservative
• BA in Political Science/MBA
• Married 52 years, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter

Married for 37 years to Melissa, we have 5 sons and are long time residents of Nampa. We are members of Christian Faith Center for over 25 years. I’m a U.S. Air Force veteran, now retired, a lifetime conservative and 3 time Trump supporter. I’ve been a precinct committeeman since 2024.

Debbie Kling served as the 30th Mayor of Nampa, Idaho, after being sworn into office on January 2, 2018, and was re-elected to a second term serving through 2026. Throughout her tenure, she prioritized collaboration, public safety, and building a healthy community where residents and businesses could prosper. Under her leadership, Nampa earned national recognition as WalletHub’s “Best Run City” for eight consecutive years and was twice ranked second. The city was also named America’s #1 Boomtown by SmartAsset, reflecting its exceptional business growth. Before becoming mayor, Kling served as President and CEO of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce and held numerous leadership roles in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She also chaired the Association of Idaho Cities, COMPASS, and Valley Regional Transit.