Todd Achilles
Todd Baker Achilles
U.S.A.
Personal Background
Todd Achilles served as an officer in the United States Army, including roles as a tank commander and armor officer, with deployments to the Persian Gulf. Following his military career, he spent over two decades in the technology and telecommunications sectors, holding executive leadership positions at prominent companies. He served as CEO of Evoca from 2017 to 2022. Achilles transitioned into public service, being appointed to the Idaho House of Representatives and subsequently elected to the 16B district. He resigned from the House to run for the U.S. Senate, citing concerns about the two-party system and national issues.
Political Ideas
Todd Achilles defies conventional party lines, criticizing both major parties for their partisanship and ideological rigidity. He champions an independent political approach, drawing inspiration from the U.S. military's nonpartisan ethos. Achilles's shifting party registrations reflect a desire to transcend the two-party system, aiming to foster a more independent-minded Congress. His rhetoric juxtaposes a critique of Democratic obstructionism with a condemnation of Republican corruption, revealing a unique ideological stance that seeks balance over partisanship.