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Elaine Smith (Idaho politician)

Elaine E. Smith (May 25, 1946 – December 6, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives. She represented District 29 in the B seat from 2012.[1] Smith previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002 to 2012. She served as the House Minority Caucus Chair.

Elaine Smith
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
January 3, 2002 – December 1, 2020
Preceded byRoger Chase
Succeeded byJames Ruchti
Constituency33rd district Seat B (2002)
30th district Seat B (2002–2012)
29th district Seat B (2012–2020)
Personal details
Born(1946-05-25)May 25, 1946
Gooding, Idaho, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 2024(2024-12-06) (aged 78)
Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Alma materIdaho State University
Websiteelainesmith4house.com

Life and career

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Smith was born in Gooding, Idaho, on May 25, 1946.[2][3] She graduated from Meridian High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education-history from Idaho State University.[4] On December 6, 2024, Smith died at her home in Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 78.[5][3]

Elections

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House of Representatives District 29 Seat B

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2018

Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[6]

She defeated Republican nominee Kevin James Brown and Libertarian nominee Idaho Lorax Carta with 54.0% of the vote.[7]

2016

Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary[8] and the general election.[9]

2014

Was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[10]

She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.[11]

2012

Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[12]

She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote.[13]

House of Representatives District 30 Seat B

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2010

Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes,[14] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).[15]

2008

Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes,[16] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).[17]

2006

Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[18] 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.[19]

2004

Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes,[20] and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).[21]

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,[22] 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.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Elaine Smith's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "House Membership: Elaine Smith". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Elaine Smith Obituary". Cornelison Funeral Home. December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Biography". elainesmith4house.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  5. ^ Lords, Christina (6 December 2024). "Idaho Democrats announce the death of former Pocatello legislator Elaine Smith". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  7. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
  8. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  9. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  10. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  11. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  12. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  13. ^ "2012 General Results Legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  14. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  15. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  16. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  17. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  18. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  19. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  20. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  21. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  22. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  23. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
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