Jim Guthrie (politician)
| Jim Guthrie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29B district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | James D. Ruchti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1955 Pocatello, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | jimguthrie |
Jim Guthrie (born July 13, 1955 in Pocatello, Idaho)[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2010 representing District 29 in the B seat.[2]
Early life and career
Guthrie graduated from Marsh Valley High School. He was a Bannock County Commissioner from 2001 until 2007.
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to District 28, Guthrie chose to run for its open senate seat. He won the May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 2,244 votes (65.3%) against W. Rusty Barlow, and will face Democratic nominee Dave Finkelnburg in the November 6, 2012, general election[3] to succeed Republican Senator Steve Bair, who was redistricted to District 31.
- 2006 When Democratic Senator Bert Marley left the District 29 seat open for a run as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Guthrie ran unopposed in the May 23, 2006, Republican primary and won with 2,055 votes,[4] but lost the November 7, 2006, general election by 370 votes to Democrat Diane Bilyeu.[5]
- 2010 With Democratic Representative James D. Ruchti vacating the District 29 B seat, Guthrie ran unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Republican primary and won with 2,820 votes,[6] winning the November 2, 2010 general election with 8,424 votes (59.8%) against Greg Anderson (D).[7]
References
- ↑ "House Membership: Jim Guthrie". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Representative Jim Guthrie's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.