Religion Methodist Role Idaho politician | Name Elaine Smith Nationality American Website elainesmith4house.com | |
Residence Pocatello, Idaho, United States | ||
Alma mater Idaho State University | ||
Elaine Smith (born in Gooding, Idaho) is a Democratic Idaho State Representative representing District 30 in the B seat since 2012. She previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002-2012. She is the House Minority Caucus Chair.
Contents
- Early life and career
- House of Representatives District 29 Seat B
- House of Representatives District 30 Seat B
- References
Early life and career
Smith graduated from Meridian High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education-history from Idaho State University.
House of Representatives District 29 Seat B
2016
Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary and the general election.
2014
Was unopposed for the Democratic primary.
She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.
2012
Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.
She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote.
House of Representatives District 30 Seat B
2010
Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes, and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).
2008
Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes, and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).
2006
Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes, and won the three-party November 7, 2006, general election with 6,495 votes (6206%) against Republican nominee Joshua Thompson and Vegors, running as the United Party nominee.
2004
Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes, and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).
2002
When District 30 B seat Republican Representative Thomas Loertscher was re-districted to District 31, Smith was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 2,078 votes, and won the three-party November 5, 2002, general election with 5,947 votes (53.3%) against Republican nominee Farhana Hibbert and Natural Law Party nominee Ann Vegors.