Elaine Smith (Idaho politician)
Elaine Smith | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 2002 – December 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Roger Chase |
Succeeded by | James Ruchti |
Constituency | 33rd district Seat B (2002) 30th district Seat B (2002–2012) 29th district Seat B (2012–2020) |
Personal details | |
Born | Gooding, Idaho |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Pocatello, Idaho |
Alma mater | Idaho State University |
Website | elainesmith4house |
Elaine Smith (born in Gooding, Idaho)[1] is a Democratic Idaho State Representative representing District 29 in the B seat since 2012.[2] She previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002-2012. She is the House Minority Caucus Chair.
Early life and career[]
Smith graduated from Meridian High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education-history from Idaho State University.[3]
Elections[]
House of Representatives District 29 Seat B[]
2018
Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[4]
She defeated Republican nominee Kevin James Brown and Libertarian nominee Idaho Lorax Carta with 54.0% of the vote.[5]
2016
Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary[6] and the general election.[7]
2014
Was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[8]
She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.[9]
2012
Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[10]
She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote.[11]
House of Representatives District 30 Seat B[]
2010
Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes,[12] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).[13]
2008
Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes,[14] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).[15]
2006
Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[16] and won the three-party November 7, 2006, general election with 6,495 votes (6206%) against Republican nominee Joshua Thompson and Vegors, running as the United Party nominee.[17]
2004
Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes,[18] and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).[19]
2002
When District 30 B seat Republican Representative Thomas Loertscher was re-districted to District 31, Smith was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 2,078 votes,[20] and won the three-party November 5, 2002, general election with 5,947 votes (53.3%) against Republican nominee Farhana Hibbert and Natural Law Party nominee Ann Vegors.[21]
References[]
- ^ "House Membership: Elaine Smith". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Representative Elaine Smith's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Biography". elainesmith4house.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "2012 General Results Legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
External links[]
- Elaine Smith at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Living people
- Idaho Democrats
- Idaho State University alumni
- Members of the Idaho House of Representatives
- People from Gooding, Idaho
- People from Pocatello, Idaho
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians