Lee Heider

Lee Heider
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2010
Preceded by Charles Coiner
Personal details
Born February 17, 1947
Twin Falls, Idaho
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jan
Children 6
Profession Flooring Company Owner
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Lee Heider (born February 17, 1947) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, first elected in 2010. Heider represents the 24th District, which contains most of the city of Twin Falls.[1]

Early life and career

Heider was born and raised in Twin Falls. He is married to Jan, has six children, and 22 grandchildren. He is owner of a flooring company in Twin Falls and served in the United States Air Force. Heider holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's of public administration from Ball State University.[2][3]

Previously Heider served as a member of the Twin Falls City Council and as vice mayor of Twin Falls.[2][3]

Committees

In the Idaho Senate Heider is a member of the following committees:[4]

Elections

In May 2010 Heider defeated incumbent state senator Charles Coiner in the Republican primary. He was unopposed in the general election. Heider was elected to a second term in 2012, defeating Democrat Pat Marcantonio with 64 percent of the vote.[5]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Idaho State Legislature - Redistricting Commission - Summary" (PDF). Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lee Heider Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Idaho State Legislature - Senate Membership". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  4. ↑ "Idaho State Legislature - Senate Committees". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Idaho Election Results". Sos.idaho.gov. 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2013-08-20.

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Idaho Senate
Preceded by
Charles Coiner		 Idaho State Senator
24th District
2010–present 		Incumbent