Britt Raybould Explained

Britt Raybould
Office:President of National Potato Council
Term Start:January 2020
Office1:Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from District 34 Seat B
Term Start1:December 1, 2022
Predecessor1:Ronald M. Nate
Term Start2:December 1, 2018
Term End2:November 30, 2020
Predecessor2:Dell Raybould
Successor2:Ronald M. Nate
Birth Place:Idaho
Alma Mater:Boise State University, Westminster College
Party:Republican
Occupation:CFO, politician
Known For:First woman President of National Potato Council
Relatives:Dell Raybould (grandfather)

Britt Raybould is an American CFO and politician from Idaho. Raybould is a member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 34, seat B. Raybould is the first woman president of National Potato Council.

Early life and education

Raybould was born in Idaho. Raybould is a fourth-generation Idahoan. Raybould's father is Jeff Raybould, a farmer. Raybould's mother is Vickie Raybould. Raybould's grandfather is Dell Raybould, a former politician. Raybould's grandmother is Vera Raybould. In 1997, Raybould graduated from Sugar-Salem High School.[1] [2] [3] In 2001, Raybould earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Boise State University. In 2003, Raybould earned a master's degree in communication from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Career

In 2016, Raybould became the chief financial officer of Raybould Brothers Farms, a potato farm in Idaho.

In January 2020, Raybould became the president of National Potato Council. Raybould is also the first woman president of National Potato Council. Raybould succeeded Larry Alsum.[4]

Political career

In 2001, Raybould's political career began when she became an intern for Dirk Kempthorne, governor of Idaho.

Madison County Republican Youth Committeeperson (2015 – 2020)[5]

Idaho Republican Party Region 7 Secretary (2016 – 2018)[5]

Elections

2022

Raybould ran against incumbent Ron Nate, and won the primary with 50.3% to Nate's 49.7% - a slim 36 vote margin.[6] Raybould is unopposed in the general election.

2020

Raybould was defeated by past Idaho legislator Ronald M. Nate taking only 47.79% of the vote.[7]

2018

Raybould defeated Elaine King and Marshall H. Merrell with 44.2% of the vote[8] to replace her retiring grandfather Dell Raybould.[9] Raybould was unopposed in the general election.[10]

Awards

2020 Spudwoman of the Year. Sponsored by Lockwood Equipment.[11]

Personal life

Raybould lives in Plano, Idaho.[1] In 2020, Raybould's hometown is St. Anthony, Idaho.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Britt Raybould's Biography. June 29, 2020. Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: Britt Raybould. June 29, 2020. ballotpedia.org.
  3. Web site: January 18, 2018. Britt Raybould to run for Idaho House. July 1, 2020. localnews8.com.
  4. Web site: Britt Raybould becomes National Potato Council's first female president . spudman.com . January 19, 2020 . July 1, 2020.
  5. Web site: 2021-08-23. About » Britt Raybould Idaho House, District 34B. 2021-08-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823002637/https://www.britt4idaho.com/about/ . 2021-08-23 .
  6. Web site: Election Results – Idaho Secretary of State .
  7. Web site: Election Night Results.
  8. Web site: Legislative Totals. 2021-08-23. sos.idaho.gov.
  9. Web site: Price. Mike. EastIdahoNews.com. 2018-01-18. Longtime Idaho legislator announces retirement, endorses granddaughter for seat. 2021-08-23. East Idaho News.
  10. Web site: Legislative Totals. 2021-08-23. sos.idaho.gov.
  11. Web site: 2020 Spudwoman of the Year Britt Raybould . spudman.com . Zeke . Jennings . May 2020 . July 1, 2020.