Dave Lent Explained

Dave Lent is an American politician.

Early life, education, and career

Lent is a graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University. He worked with the Idaho National Laboratory since the 1980s, winning several awards for regulatory reform and cost-cutting.^{[1] [2]} Lent has also served on advisory boards for the College of Eastern Idaho and Idaho State University.^[3]

Political career

Lent served on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2018, resigning to take his seat in the Idaho Senate.^{[4] [5]}

Lent ran for the Idaho Senate in 2018, defeating incumbent District 33 senator Tony Potts in the Republican primary. Lent was elected with 60% of the vote over Democrat Jerry Sehlke in the general election.^[6]

In the Idaho Senate, Lent serves on the Agricultural Affairs and Education committees. He was appointed by Governor Brad Little to serve on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: Brown . Nathan . District 33 Senate candidates meet in last debate before election . June 25, 2019 . Post Register . November 2, 2018.
2. Web site: Sen. Dave Lent – Idaho State Legislature. 2019-06-23.
3. News: Hepworth . Natalia . East Idaho elects: District 33 senate candidates share their platforms . June 25, 2019 . East Idaho News . November 5, 2018.
4. News: David Lent resigns From Idaho Falls District 91 school board. 2018-12-13. East Idaho News. 2019-06-23.
5. News: New senator Dave Lent leaves school board. Brown. Nathan. Post Register. 2019-06-23.
6. News: Decision 2018 Results . June 25, 2019 . KPVI . November 7, 2018.
7. News: Lent appointed to interstate higher ed group. Brown. Nathan. Post Register. 2019-06-23.