Carlos Bilbao
Carlos Bilbao | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 11, seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2004 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gary W. Bauer |
| Succeeded by | Christy Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1936 Emmett, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2019 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Emmett, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Orange Coast College, University of Washington |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1954–1962 |
Carlos Vincente Bilbao (November 14, 1936 – November 11, 2019) was an American Republican politician who served as an Idaho State Representative from 2004, representing District 11 in the B seat.[1] Redistricted to District 8, Bilbao had announced in December 2011 that he would seek its senate seat, but in February 2012 announced that he would retire. Bilbao died on November 11, 2019, at the age of 82.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Carlos Vincente Bilbao was born in Emmett, Idaho on November 14, 1936.[3] He graduated from Emmett High School, earned his associate degree in business from Orange Coast College, and earned his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Washington.
Elections
[edit]- 2004 Bilbao challenged Republican Representative Gary W. Bauer in the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, winning by 43 votes with 2,496 votes (50.43%),[4] and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 10,645 votes (70.2%) against Tom Gatfield (D).[5]
- 2006 Challenged by Bauer in a rematch in the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Bilbao won with 2,907 votes (55.7%) against Bauer,[6] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006, general election, winning with 11,446 votes.[7]
- 2008 Bilbao won the four-way May 27, 2008, Republican primary with 3,330 votes (64.1%),[8] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 14,056 votes (77.1%) against Constitution Party nominee Paul Venable.[9]
- 2010 Bilbao won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 3,181 votes (58.5%) against Thomas Munds,[10] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 11,260 votes (84.2%) against Libertarian nominee John Charles Smith.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Carlos Bilbao's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ "Carlos Bilbao". Legacy. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "House Membership: Carlos Bilbao". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Carlos Bilbao at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart