Terry Gestrin
Terry Gestrin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 8th district | |
| In office August 2, 2012 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Bundy (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cascade, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Donnelly, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Idaho State University (BBA) |
Terry F. Gestrin is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 8th district. He assumed office on August 2, 2012.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Gestrin was born in Cascade, Idaho. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Idaho State University.
Career
[edit]After redistricting in 2012, Gestrin sought the 8th district seat in the Idaho Senate but was defeated in the May 2012 Republican primary by then-Representative Steven Thayn.
When Representative Ken Roberts was appointed to the Idaho State Tax Commission later in July, the Legislative District 8 Republican Central Committee selected Gestrin to take Roberts' place on the general election ballot for Seat A.[2]
Governor Otter appointed Gestrin to serve the remainder of Roberts' term.[3]
Committee assignments
[edit]- Education Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
Elections
[edit]| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary[4] | Terry Gestrin | 2,053 | 27.6% | Steven Thayn | 3,312 | 44.6% | Alan Ward | 2,065 | 27.8% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 General[5] | Terry Gestrin (incumbent) | 13,894 | 67.9% | Karla Miller | 7,405 | 34.8% |
| 2014 Primary[6] | Terry Gestrin (incumbent) | 4,443 | 62.9% | Ernest Walker | 2,618 | 37.1% |
| 2014 General[7] | Terry Gestrin (incumbent) | 12,848 | 99.1% | Ammon Prolife (W/I) | 111 | 0.9% |
| 2016 Primary[8] | Terry Gestrin (incumbent) | 5,999 | 100% | |||
| 2016 General[9] | Terry Gestrin (incumbent) | 16,745 | 74.1% | Jocelyn Plass | 5,864 | 25.9% |
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Terry Gestrin's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Terry Gestrin will replace Roberts on November ballot". Messenger Index. July 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Prentice, George (August 2, 2012). "Terry Gestrin Appointed to Fill Ken Roberts' Vacant House Seat". Boise Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
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