Eric Anderson (politician)

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Eric Anderson
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 1 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2004 –December 1, 2014
Preceded byJohn Campbell
Succeeded by Heather Scott
Personal details
Born
Eric R. Anderson

(1956-05-31) May 31, 1956 (age 63)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Priest Lake, Idaho
Alma mater Eastern Washington University
ProfessionOwner, Priest Lake Construction

Eric R. Anderson (born May 31, 1956 in Spokane, Washington) [1] was a Republican member of the Idaho State Representative representing District 1 in the A seat from 2004 to 2014. [2]

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Early life, education, and career

Anderson earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Eastern Washington University.

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Idaho House of Representatives

Committee assignments

Elections

District 1 - Boundary County and part of Bonner County
YearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2004 Primary [3] Eric Anderson3,392100%
2004 General [4] Eric Anderson8,39950.2%Steve Elgar7,53845.0%Frank Reichert8104.8%
2006 Primary [5] Eric Anderson (incumbent)3,369100%
2006 General [6] Eric Anderson (incumbent)6,86950.9%Steve Elgar6,63449.1%
2008 Primary [7] Eric Anderson (incumbent)3,22570.9%Daniel Lawrence1,32529.1%
2008 General [8] Eric Anderson (incumbent)10,03054.4%Steve Elgar8,40445.6%
2010 Primary [9] Eric Anderson (incumbent)4,418100%
2010 General [10] Eric Anderson (incumbent)10,978100%
2012 Primary [11] Eric Anderson (incumbent)4,09063.9%Donna Capurso1,88629.5%Louis Kins4196.6%
2012 General [12] Eric Anderson (incumbent)13,59971.0%Andrew Sorg5,56729.0%

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References

  1. ↑ "House Membership: Eric R. Anderson". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Representative Eric R. Anderson's Biography". Project Vote Smart . Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  3. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  9. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  10. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  12. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
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