Robert Anderst is a politician who served as a member of Idaho House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020. Anderst announced he would not run for re-election in 2020.

Robert Anderst
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 12, seat A district
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2020
Preceded byRobert E. Schaefer
Succeeded byBruce Skaug
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmy Anderst
Children2
ResidenceNampa, Idaho
Alma materIdaho State University

Early life and education

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Anderst was born in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] In 1992, he earned an associates degree in business management and marketing from Idaho State University.[2][1]

Career

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Anderst is a Lobbyist with Risch Pisca PLLC. He also is a commercial real estate broker and owner of the Anderst Company in Boise, Idaho https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-anderst-0904771ab

On November 6, 2012, Anderst won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Tracy S. Volpi with 67.1% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt with 69.0% of the votes.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt with 68.5% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Pat Day Hartwell with 64.0% of the votes.[6][1]

Election history

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District 12 House Seat A - Part of Canyon County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[7] Robert Anderst 1,416 44.5% Roger Hunt 1,066 33.5% Steve Nible 699 22.0%
2012 General[8] Robert Anderst 9,693 67.1% Tracy Volpi 4,759 32.9%
2014 Primary[9] Robert Anderst (incumbent) 1,598 51.5% Roger Hunt 1,507 48.5%
2014 General[10] Robert Anderst (incumbent) 6,589 69.0% Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt 2,967 31.0%
2016 Primary[11] Robert Anderst (incumbent) 1,876 100%
2016 General[12] Robert Anderst (incumbent) 10,972 68.5% Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt 5,042 31.5%

Personal life

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Anderst's wife is Amy Anderst. He has two adult children. Anderst and his family live in Nampa, Idaho.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Robert Anderst's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "Rep. Robert Anderst – Idaho State Legislature". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  3. ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  5. ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  11. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  12. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
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