Elaine Smith (Idaho politician) explained
Elaine Smith (born in Gooding, Idaho)[1] is a Democratic Idaho State Representative representing District 29 in the B seat since 2012.[2] She previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002-2012. She served as 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
2018
Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[4]
She defeated Republican nominee Kevin James Brown and Libertarian nominee Idaho Lorax Carta with 54.0% of the vote.[5]
2016
Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary[6] and the general election.[7]
2014
Was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[8]
She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.[9]
2012
Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[10]
She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote.[11]
House of Representatives District 30 Seat B
2010
Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes,[12] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).[13]
2008
Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes,[14] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).[15]
2006
Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[16] 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.[17]
2004
Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes,[18] and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).[19]
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,[20] 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.[21]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: House Membership: Elaine Smith . . . July 16, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501043210/http://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membershipSingle.cfm?ID=61 . May 1, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Representative Elaine Smith's Biography . . July 16, 2012.
- Web site: Biography. elainesmith4house.com. en-US. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2020-02-19.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2020-01-19.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: Legislative Totals. sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Ben Ysursa . . . July 16, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121119193944/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/Primary/tot_leg.htm . November 19, 2012 .
- Web site: 2012 General Results Legislative. sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-30.
- Web site: May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm. May 22, 2012.
- Web site: November 2, 2010 General Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: November 4, 2008 General Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm. June 16, 2012.
- Web site: May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064542/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/primary/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: November 7, 2006 General Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064151/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/general/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064554/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/primary/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: November 2, 2004 General Election Results. Secretary of State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Ysursa, Ben. July 16, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501062423/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/general/tot_leg.htm. May 1, 2012.
- Web site: May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results . Cenarrusa, Pete T. . Pete T. Cenarrusa . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . July 16, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063904/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2002/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
- Web site: November 5, 2002 General Election Results . Cenarrusa, Pete T. . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . July 16, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064322/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2002/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .