Dan Foreman
| Dan Foreman | |
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| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 5th district | |
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Assumed office December 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maria |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Viola, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Bradley University |
Daniel D. Foreman (born 1953) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate. He represents the 5th district, which covers parts of Benewah and Latah counties.
Biography
Foreman graduated from Bradley University in 1975. He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years, and later as a police officer with the Moscow Police Department.[1][2]
Foreman was elected to the Senate in 2016, narrowly defeating incumbent Democratic Senator Dan Schmidt.[3][4][5]
Foreman introduced several bills to the legislature during his first weeks in office, including one that would "classify abortion as first-degree murder — for the mother, as well as the doctor who performs the operation — except in cases where the mother’s life is endangered." He also introduced a bill that would reduce Idaho's sales tax from 6% to 5%, as well as two other tax bills.[6][7]
Political positions
Foreman refers to himself as "a Christian, conservative Republican." He does not believe in the separation of church and state.[8]
Foreman denies climate change, referring to it as a "scam" and saying, "I know credible scientists in the former Soviet Union who have concluded the Earth is actually cooling."[9][10]
Personal life
Foreman and his wife, Maria, have 7 children and 20 grandchildren.[1][2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Foreman | 11,275 | 50.76 | |
| Democratic | Dan Schmidt | 10,939 | 49.24 | |
| Total votes | 22,214 | 100.00 | ||
References
- 1 2 "Senator Dan Foreman (R)". Idaho Senate. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- 1 2 "Dan Foreman's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Prentice, George (November 9, 2016). "Election Results 2016: Net Losses for Democrats in Idaho Legislature". Boise Weekly. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Quinn, Shanon; Hager, Tom (November 9, 2016). "Jordan, Nilsson Troy re-elected, Schmidt defeated". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Russell, Betsy Z. (November 9, 2016). "Another upset in a legislative race, as Sen. Schmidt apparently narrowly loses to GOP challenger". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Spence, William L. (January 11, 2017). "Idaho lawmaker would charge women who have abortions with murder". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Prentice, George (January 13, 2017). "More Idaho GOP Fireworks: Senate Mulling Challenged Election and Freshman Senator Wants to Make Abortion First-Degree Murder". Boise Weekly. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Malloy, Chuck (March 15, 2017). "He might as well start constituent letters with, ‘Dear Stupid’". The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Russell, Betsy Z. (February 12, 2017). "Idaho Sen. Foreman says he thinks climate change is a liberal ‘scam’". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Spence, William L. (February 11, 2017). "Climate change is liberal 'scam,' according to GOP lawmaker". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ "ID State Senate 05 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 1, 2017.