Ken Andrus (born July 14, 1935)[1] is an American rancher and Republican who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016, representing the 28A and 29A districts. His son, Kevin Andrus, succeeded him in the legislature.
Ken Andrus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 28A district | |
| In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Lake |
| Succeeded by | Randy Armstrong |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29A district | |
| In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Andersen |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Meline |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1935 Marion, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Colleen Lloyd |
| Children | 8, including Kevin |
| Residence(s) | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1962 |
Early life and education
editAndrus was born in Marion, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry from Brigham Young University.[citation needed]
Elections
editKen Andrus retired after the 2016 Idaho House of Representatives session.[2]
District 28
edit2014
editAndrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] He defeated Kurtis R. Workman with 64.4% of the vote.
2012
editRedistricted to 28A, Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[4] He defeated Sam McKee with 62.7% of the vote.[5]
District 29
edit2010
editAndrus ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] He defeated James ("Jim") W. Allen in the general election with 61.% of the vote.[7]
2008
editAndrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] Andrus won the general election with 11,044 votes (56.2%) against Allen R. Andersen.[9]
2006
editUnopposed for, Republican primary.[10] Andrus won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,404 votes (51.41%) against Allen R. Andersen.[11]
2004
editAndrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[12] He won the general election with 9,504 votes (51.9%) against Democratic Representative Allen R. Andersen.[13]
References
edit- ^ "House Membership: Ken Andrus". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ Service, Dave Goins Idaho News. "Ken Andrus reflects on pending retirement from Legislature". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ "2012 General Results Legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ "2010 General Results legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.
- ^ 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 14, 2012.