Preceded by Donna Boe Children 4 Party Democratic Party Spouse(s) Renee Education Idaho State University | Political party Democratic Name Roy Lacey Nationality American | |
Born November 5, 1947 (age 76)
Pocatello, Idaho ( 1947-11-05 ) Residence Pocatello, Idaho, United States | ||
Alma mater Idaho State University | ||
Idaho Lorax vs Roy Lacey - Senate Seat 29 Idaho
Roy Lacey (born November 5, 1947 in Pocatello, Idaho) was a Democratic Idaho Senator from 2012-2016 for District 30, he was also a Idaho State Representative from 2010-2012 representing District 30 in the A seat.
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Education
Lacey attended Idaho State University and was a senior manager with Union Pacific Railroad.
Elections
In March 2016 Lacey announced he will not be seeking reelection and said “It will be great to just be ‘Roy’ again." He then served as campaign manager for Rep. Mark Nye who succeeded him for his seat.
Roy Lacey ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
In the general election on November 4, 2014, Roy received 6,193 votes (55.44%) against Kert Howard.
Roy's campaign ran on job creation in Pocatello, his work on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, and his ability to work with both parties to "get the job done".
Redistricted to District 29, Lacey chose to run for its open senate seat. Lacey was unopposed in the May 15, 2012, Democratic primary.
Lacey faced Greg Romriell in the general election and won with 53.8% of the vote.
When longtime Democratic Representative Donna Boe retired, Lacey ran unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary and won with 1,404 votes;
Lacey won the November 2, 2010, general election with 5,315 votes (58.2%) against Brian P. Nugent .