Pete Nielsen
| Pete Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 22B district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas R. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1938 Burley, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Connie |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Mountain Home, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University Utah State University |
| Profession | Farmer, insurance agent |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)[1][2] |
Milton 'Pete' Peter Nielsen (born March 15, 1938 in Burley, Idaho)[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2002 representing District 22 in the B seat.[2]
Education
Nielsen graduated from Minico High School and attended Brigham Young University and Utah State University.
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to 23B, Nielsen won the three-way May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 2,225 votes (45.7%), facing Democratic nominee Pam Chiarella[3] for the general election on November 6, 2012.
- 1990 Nielsen lost the November 6, 1990, general election for senate seat 12A to Democratic Senator Rose Claire Wetherell, who served in the senate until 1996.
- 1996 When Democratic Senator Wetherell left the District 20 senate seat open, Nielsen lost the May 28, 1996, Republican primary to Representative Robbi L. King.[4]
- 1998 Nielsen challenged King in the three-way May 26, 1998, Republican primary, but placed second;[5] King served in the senate until 2002.
- 2002 When Republican Representative Douglas R. Jones was re-districted to 23B, Nielsen won the May 28, 2002, Republican primary with 1,574 votes (60.1%) against Tish O'Donnell-Bangeman,[6] winning the November 5, 2002, general election with 4,124 votes against David Phillips (D).[7]
- 2004 Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, Nielsen won with 2,129 votes; Bob Stevenson won the Democratic primary,[8] but was replaced on the ballot for the general election by Wayne Lasuen. Nielsen won the November 2, 2004, general election with 6,057 votes (55.0%) against Lasuen.[9]
- 2006 Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Nielsen won with 2,303 votes,[10] winning the November 7, 2006, general election with 4,667 votes (56.20%) against Dawn Best (D).[11]
- 2008 Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Nielsen won with 2,406 votes,[12] winning the November 4, 2008, general election with 7,310 votes (63.9%) against Rosemary Ardinger (D).[13]
- 2010 Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Republican primary, Nielsen won with 3,213 votes,[14] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 6,550 votes.[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "House Membership: Pete Nielsen". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Representative Milton 'Pete' Peter Nielsen's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T.. "Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 15, 2012.