Christy Perry
| Christy Perry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 13B district | |
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Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Steve A. Kren |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 4, 1968 Ankara, Turkey |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Boise State University |
| Website |
christyperry |
Christy Perry (born June 4, 1968 in Ankara, Turkey)[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2010 representing District 13 in the B seat. Christy has made news recently professing support for faith healing instead of medical care in certain circumstances. She cites the religious beliefs of a denomination of Christianity prominent in her district for her reasoning.[2] [3]
Early life and career
Born overseas in a military family, Perry graduated Middleton High School and earned her degree from Boise State University.
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to 11B, Perry won the four-way May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 2,855 votes (50.1%); she is unopposed in the November 6, 2012, general election[4] to succeed fellow Republican Representative Carlos Bilbao, who had been redistricted to District 8 and retired after canceling an announced run for its Senate seat.
- 2010 Perry challenged incumbent Republican Steve A. Kren in the primary election, winning with 3,398 (56.6%);[5] she was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election and won with 14,016 votes.[6]
References
- ↑ "House Membership: Christy Perry". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Representative Christy Perry's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/idaho-republican-backs-faith-healer-parents-if-i-want-to-let-my-child-be-with-god-why-is-that-wrong/
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary 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.
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