Elaine Smith (Idaho politician)

Elaine Smith
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 29 Seat B
Assumed office
December 1, 2012
Preceded by Jim Guthrie
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 30 Seat B
In office
December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded by Thomas Loertscher
Succeeded by Wendy Horman
Personal details
Born Gooding, Idaho
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Pocatello, Idaho
Alma mater Idaho State University
Website elainesmith4house.com

Elaine Smith (born in Gooding, Idaho)[1] is a Democratic Idaho State Representative representing District 30 in the B seat since 2012.[2] She previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002-2012. She is the House Minority Caucus Chair.

Early life and career

Smith graduated from Meridian High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education-history from Idaho State University.[3]

Elections

House of Representatives District 29 Seat B

2016

Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary[4] and the general election[5].

2014

Was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[6]

She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.[7]

2012

Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[8]

She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote. [9]

House of Representatives District 30 Seat B

2010

Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes,[10] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).[11]

2008

Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes,[12] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).[13]

2006

Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[14] and won the three-party November 7, 2006, general election with 6,495 votes (6206%) against Republican nominee Joshua Thompson and Vegors, running as the United Party nominee.[15]

2004

Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes,[16] and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).[17]

2002

When District 30 B seat Republican Representative Thomas Loertscher was re-districted to District 31, Smith was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 2,078 votes,[18] and won the three-party November 5, 2002, general election with 5,947 votes (53.3%) against Republican nominee Farhana Hibbert and Natural Law Party nominee Ann Vegors.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "House Membership: Elaine Smith". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Representative Elaine Smith's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Biography". elainesmith4house.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  4. ↑ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  5. ↑ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  6. ↑ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  7. ↑ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  8. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  9. ↑ "2012 General Results Legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  10. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  11. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  12. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  13. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  14. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  15. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  16. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  17. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  18. ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  19. ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
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