Roger Fairchild Explained

Birth Date:c.
State Senate:Idaho
District:10th
Term Start:November 1980
Term End:January 10, 1990
Preceded:Larry Craig
Succeeded:Mary Hartung
Party:Republican

Roger Fairchild (born c. 1953) is an American politician from Fruitland, Idaho,[1] active in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was the Republican nominee for governor of Idaho in 1990,[2] [3] but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Cecil Andrus.[4]

Fairchild was a member of the Idaho Senate from 1980 to 1990, when he resigned to run for governor.[5]

In 2002, Fairchild announced his candidacy for state senate, running for the 9th district. He was defeated in the Republican primary by Monty Pearce.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fairchild to run for Branch's seat. Argus Observer. 2018-04-09.
  2. News: Fairchild grabs governor race. Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho . Associated Press . Warbis . Mark . May 23, 1990 . 1A. Google News.
    - News: Fairchild will try to unseat Andrus . Idahonian . Moscow . Associated Press . May 23, 1990 . 10A. Google News.
  3. News: Fairchild urges universal healthcare, end of tenure for teachers. Miller. Dean. 1990-01-11. The Spokesman-Review. 2018-04-09. Google News.
  4. News: Andrus wins unprecedented fourth term. 1990-11-07. The Spokesman-Review. 2018-04-09. Associated Press.
    - News: Andrus wins Franklin County after tabulation error. 1990-11-17. The Spokesman-Review. 2018-04-09. Associated Press.
    - News: Andrus' 4th win boosts Democrats . Idahonian . Moscow . Associated Press . November 7, 1990 . 3A.
    - News: Andrus, Craig record lopsided wins . Spokane Chronicle . Spokane, Washington . Associated Press . November 7, 1990 . B5.
  5. News: Fairchild's on a 1-year-long roller coaster . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Lewiston, Idaho. Trillhaase . Marty . May 20, 1990 . 1C. Google News.
    - News: 22 new lawmakers to debut at sessions. 1980-12-01. Spokane Daily Chronicle. 2018-04-09. Associated Press. Google News.
  6. Web site: ID State Senate 09 - R Primary. Our Campaigns. 2018-04-09.