Christy Perry

Christy Perry
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 13B district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2010
Preceded by	Steve A. Kren
Personal details
Born	June 4, 1968 Ankara, Turkey
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Boise State University
Website	christyperry.com

Christy Perry (born June 4, 1968 in Ankara, Turkey)^[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2010 representing District 13 in the B seat. Christy has made news recently professing support for faith healing instead of medical care in certain circumstances. She cites the religious beliefs of a denomination of Christianity prominent in her district for her reasoning.^{[2] [3]}

Early life and career

Born overseas in a military family, Perry graduated Middleton High School and earned her degree from Boise State University.

Elections

• 2012 Redistricted to 11B, Perry won the four-way May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 2,855 votes (50.1%); she is unopposed in the November 6, 2012, general election^[4] to succeed fellow Republican Representative Carlos Bilbao, who had been redistricted to District 8 and retired after canceling an announced run for its Senate seat.

• 2010 Perry challenged incumbent Republican Steve A. Kren in the primary election, winning with 3,398 (56.6%);^[5] she was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election and won with 14,016 votes.^[6]

References

1. "House Membership: Christy Perry". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
2. "Representative Christy Perry's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
3. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/idaho-republican-backs-faith-healer-parents-if-i-want-to-let-my-child-be-with-god-why-is-that-wrong/
4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
5. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
6. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 4, 2012.

External links

• Christy Perry at the Idaho Legislature
• Profile at Project Vote Smart