Preceded by Rich Jarvis Political party Republican Nationality American Party Republican Party | Succeeded by Rich Jarvis Name John Woude Preceded by Bill Sali Profession Dairy farmer | |
Residence Nampa, Idaho, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Rep. John Vander Woude on the Balanced Budget Amendment
John Vander Woude (born in Paramount, California ) is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2012 representing District 22 in the A seat. He has been House Majority Caucus leader since 2013
Contents
- Rep John Vander Woude on the Balanced Budget Amendment
- Early life and career
- Idaho House of Representatives District 22 Seat A
- 2010
- 2008
- 2006
- References
He previously served in Idaho House of Representatives in District 21 seat A between 2006 and 2008.
Vander Woude's daughter, Lori Den Hartog, also a Republican, is currently serving in the Idaho Senate. This marked the first time a father and daughter have served together in the Idaho legislature.
Early life and career
Vander Woude graduated high school and served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970, and worked as a dairy farmer until he retired.
Idaho House of Representatives District 22 Seat A
2016
Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election and the general election.
2014
Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election and the general election.
2012
Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election and the general election.
2010
Vander Woude won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,740 votes (47.7%) in a three-way race against incumbent Representative Rich Jarvis and Michael D. Roy. He won the November 2, 2010, general election with 13,361 votes (71.1%) against Sharon L. Fisher (D).
2008
Vander Woude lost the May 27, 2008, Republican primary to challenger Rich Jarvis by 65 votes. Jarvis won the November 4, 2008, general election with 16,798 votes (64.0%) against Sharon L. Fisher (D).
2006
With the decision of 21A Representative Bill Sali to instead run for the Idaho's 1st congressional district for the U.S. House of Representatives, Vander Woude won the open seat's four-way May 23, 2006, Republican primary with 1,640 votes (38.9%); he was unopposed in the November 7, 2006, general election and won with 13,635 votes.