Lynn Luker Explained

Lynn M. Luker
Office:Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 15 Seat A
Term Start:December 1, 2006
Term End:November 30, 2018
Predecessor:Steve Smylie
Successor:Steve Berch
Birth Date:20 August 1953
Birth Place:Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Helen
Children:8
Residence:Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of California, Berkeley (BA)
University of Idaho (JD)
Profession:Attorney

Lynn M. Luker (born August 20, 1953) is an American politician who served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018, representing District 15 in the A seat.[1]

Early life, education, and career

Luker was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Lompoc High School.[2] He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from University of California, Berkeley and Juris Doctor from University of Idaho College of Law.[1]

Idaho House of Representatives

In 2004, Luker challenged 12-year incumbent Representative Max Black in the Republican primary, losing by 70 votes. Two years later, Representative Steve Smylie sought the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction rather than seek reelection. Luker ran for the seat Smylie was vacating and won the Republican nomination in a three-way primary and the general election.

Committee assignments

Luker previously served on the Health and Welfare Committee from 2006 to 2010, and as chairman of the Local Government Committee from 2014 to 2016.

Elections

Year!
CandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2004 Primary[3] align="right" 1,05348.4% align="right" 1,12351.6%
Year!
CandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2006 Primary[4] align="right" 1,79353.2% align="right" 91327.1% align="right" 66219.7%
2006 General[5] align="right" 6,81155.2% align="right" 5,52444.8%
2008 Primary[6] align="right" 2,118100%
2008 General[7] align="right" 12,857100%
2010 Primary[8] align="right" 2,23768.9% align="right" 1,00831.1%
2010 General[9] align="right" 6,40156.0% align="right" 4,28037.5% align="right" 4483.9% align="right" 2992.6%
2012 Primary[10] align="right" 2,399100%
2012 General[11] align="right" 10,60259.0% align="right" 7,37941.0%
2014 Primary[12] align="right" 2,829100%
2014 General[13] align="right" 6,61551.6% align="right" 6,19948.4%
2016 Primary[14] align="right" 2,134100%
2016 General[15] align="right" 9,66350.8% align="right" 9,37049.2%

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Lynn M. Luker's Biography . . July 9, 2012.
  2. Web site: House Membership: Lynn M. Luker . . . July 9, 2012.
  3. Web site: May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . . . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064554/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  4. Web site: May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064542/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  5. Web site: November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064151/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  6. Web site: May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  7. Web site: November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm . June 16, 2012 .
  8. Web site: May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 22, 2012 .
  9. Web site: November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  10. Web site: May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121119193944/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/Primary/tot_leg.htm . November 19, 2012 .
  11. Web site: November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160615195017/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/General/tot_leg.htm . June 15, 2016 .
  12. Web site: May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141108053333/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/Primary/legislative_totals.html . November 8, 2014 .
  13. Web site: November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093000/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 .
  14. Web site: May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220092827/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2016/Primary/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 .
  15. Web site: Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Denney, Lawerence . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . February 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144543/http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/General/legislative_totals.html . December 21, 2016 .