John Rusche Explained

John Rusche
Office:Minority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives
Term Start:2008
Term End:2016
Predecessor:Wendy Jaquet
Successor:Mat Erpelding
Office1:Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Constituency1:7th district Seat B (2004–2012)
6th district Seat B (2012–2016)
Term Start1:December 1, 2004
Term End1:December 1, 2016
Predecessor1:Mike Naccarato
Successor1:Mike Kingsley
Birth Date:3 December 1950
Birth Place:Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Residence:Lewiston, Idaho
Alma Mater:University of Notre Dame
Washington University School of Medicine

John M. Rusche (born December 3, 1950, in Waukesha, Wisconsin)[1] was a Democratic Idaho State Representative representing District 6 in the B seat from 2012 to 2016.[2] Rusche served in the District 6 B seat from 2004 to 2012. Rusche served as the minority leader from 2008 to 2016.

Education

Rusche graduated from Aquinas High School, La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1969. He earned his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.[3]

Elections

District 7B

2016

Rusche was unopposed for the May 17, 2016, Democratic primary.[4] Rusche lost to Mike Kingsley by 3,130 votes.[5]

Rusche supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016.[6]

2014

Rusche was unopposed for the May 20, 2014, Democratic primary.[7] Rusche won against Mike Kingsley by 48 votes.[8]

2012

Rusche was redistricted to District 6, and with Democratic Representative Shirley Ringo redistricted to District 5, Rusche was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Democratic primary, and won with 984 votes,[9] and won the November 6, 2012, general election with 9,531 votes (52.3%) against Republican nominee Daniel Santiago.[10]

District 6B

2010

Rusche was unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, and won with 1,552 votes,[11] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 9,499 votes.[12]

2008

Rusche was unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, and won with 1,516 votes,[13] and won the November 4, 2008, general election, winning with 13,608 votes against a write-in candidate, who received none.[14]

2006

Rusche was unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, and won with 1,256 votes,[15] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006, general election, winning with 9,824 votes.[16]

2004

When Democratic Representative Mike Naccarato ran for the District 7 senate seat leaving the B seat open, Rusche was unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, and won with 1,998 votes,[17] and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 8,850 votes (50.9%) against Republican nominee Charlie Pottenger.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House Membership: John Rusche . . . October 23, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130617051308/http://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membershipSingle.cfm?ID=53 . June 17, 2013 . dead .
  2. Web site: Representative John Rusche's Biography . . October 23, 2013.
  3. https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2016/id53/ Idaho Legislature-Rep. John Rusche
  4. Web site: Legislative Totals. www.sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-03.
  5. Web site: Legislative Totals. www.sos.idaho.gov. 2017-04-03.
  6. Web site: Bernie Fever in Idaho Leaves Opening for Republicans. Contributor. Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly. idahopoliticsweekly.com. en-gb. 2017-04-03.
  7. Web site: Legislative Totals . www.sos.idaho.gov . 2017-04-03 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108053333/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/Primary/legislative_totals.html . 2014-11-08 .
  8. Web site: Legislative Totals . 2017-01-22 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093000/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/legislative_totals.html . 2016-12-20 .
  9. Web site: May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Ben Ysursa . . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121119193944/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/Primary/tot_leg.htm . November 19, 2012 .
  10. Web site: November 6, 2012 Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160615195017/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/General/tot_leg.htm . June 15, 2016 .
  11. Web site: May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 22, 2012 .
  12. Web site: November 2, 2010 General Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  13. Web site: May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  14. Web site: November 4, 2008 General Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm . June 16, 2012 .
  15. Web site: May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064542/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  16. Web site: November 7, 2006 General Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064151/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  17. Web site: May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064554/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  18. Web site: November 2, 2004 General Election Results . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . October 23, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120501062423/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .

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