Josh Wheeler

Josh Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Idaho State University. He has extensive experience in the private sector as a co-owner and executive of Wheeler Electric, a family-owned electrical contracting business. His professional background includes leadership roles in both the private and public sectors, having served on the Ammon City Council and currently representing District 35B in the Idaho House of Representatives. His educational and professional expertise positions him to advocate for policies that link educational programs to industry needs and support rural development initiatives.

Josh Wheeler champions career and technical education while focusing on rural development, often framing his policy stances through the lens of his family business experience. His opposition to Medicaid curtailment highlights a calculated approach to protecting regional health systems. Notably, Wheeler's handling of a racially insensitive incident during a legislative session reveals a complex balance between ideological consistency and pragmatic considerations.