James Patrick (politician)
| Jim Patrick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 23A district | |
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Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Frances Field |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 1, 1945 Twin Falls, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Twin Falls, Idaho |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
| Profession | farmer |
| Website |
votejimpatrick |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Idaho Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1968–1974 |
James "Jim" Patrick (born July 1, 1945 in Twin Falls, Idaho)[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2006 representing District 23 in the A seat.[2]
Education
Filer High School University of Idaho
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to District 25, and with Democratic Senator Michelle Stennett redistricted to District 26, Patrick is seeking the open senate seat; he was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Republican primary, winning with 4,156 votes, facing Democratic nominee Scott F. McClure[3] in the general election on November 6, 2012.
- 2002 When Republican Senator Laird Noh was re-districted to District 24, Patrick sought the open seat in the three-way May 28, 2002, Republican primary, losing to Tom Gannon,[4] who held the seat until his death in 2008.
- 2006 When Republican Representative Frances Field left the District 23 A seat open, Patrick won the May 23, 2006, Republican primary with 3,141 votes (63.7%) against Jim Conder,[5] he won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,492 votes (68.16%) against Democratic nominee and former gubernatorial candidate Peter Rickards.[6]
- 2008 Patrick and Rickards were unopposed in their primaries, setting up a rematch, with Patrick getting 3,259 votes in the May 27, 2008, primary.[7] Turnout increased by nearly 4,500, and Patrick won with 11,257 votes (72.1%) against Rickards.[8]
- 2010 Unopposed in the May 25, 2010, Republican primary, Patrick won with 4,003 votes;[9] he was unopposed for the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 9,629 votes.[10]
References
- ↑ "House Membership: Jim Patrick". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Representative James 'Jim' Patrick's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
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