Preceded by Cherie Buckner-Webb Role Politician Name Mat Erpelding | Website Campaign website Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party | |
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Born January 10, 1975 (age 49)
Denver, Colorado, U.S. ( 1975-01-10 ) Alma mater Idaho State University
University of Idaho Education University of Idaho, Idaho State University | ||
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Mathew "Mat" Erpelding (born January 10, 1975 in Denver, Colorado) is a Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the north Boise-based District 19 in the A seat since December 1, 2012. Erpelding has been House Minority Leader since 2017.
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A native of Denver, Colorado, Erpelding moved to Idaho in 1993 to attend Idaho State University in Pocatello, graduating in 1997 with a BA degree in psychology. He later earned a master's degree in adult education and organizational learning while attending the University of Idaho's Boise-based campus.
Career
In 2003 Erpelding founded Experiential Adventures LLC, which offers "clients hands on leadership experience in fun and progressive learning environments."
Since 2010 Erpelding has served as a social and behavioral sciences instructor at the College of Western Idaho. An accomplished mountaineer, Erpelding has summitted Mount McKinley (Denali) four times.
During the 2012 session of the Idaho Legislature, Erpelding served as an aide for Representative Brian Cronin (D-Boise). He has also been vice chair of the Ada County Democratic Party.
Elections
Erpelding currently serves has Idaho House of Representatives Minority Leader, due to John Rusche losing his reelection in 2016 against Mike Kingsley.
2016
Erpelding was unopposed in the Democrat Primary. Erpelding defeated Republican Mark Patten with 68.75% of the vote.
2014
Erpelding was unopposed in the Democrat Primary. Erpelding defeated Republican Mitchell Berger with 71.6% of the vote.
2012
When Democratic Representative Cherie Buckner-Webb ran for Idaho Senate, Erpelding won the three-way May 15, 2012 Democratic Primary with 1,449 votes (48.0%).
Erpelding won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,695 votes (66.7%) against Republican nominee Mike Washburn.