Erik Simpson

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Erik Simpson
Member of the IdahoHouseofRepresentatives
from the 32B district
In office
December 1, 2008 December 1, 2012
Preceded by Dean Mortimer
Succeeded by Thomas Loertscher
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s)Fawn
Residence Idaho Falls, Idaho
Alma mater University of Idaho
ProfessionBusiness Owner/Operator

Erik Simpson was a Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 32 in the B seat from 2008-2012.

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Education

Simpson earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho.

Elections

2008

Republican Representative Dean Mortimer left the 32B seat open to pursue the district's open senate seat.

Simpson won the May 27, 2008, Republican primary with 1,891 votes (59.2%) against Ann Rydalch. [1]

Simpson was unopposed in the November 4, 2008, general election and won with 17,384 votes. [2]

2010

Was unopposed in the Republican primary, Simpson won with 4,511 votes. [3]

Simpson was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election, which he won with 12,748 votes. [4]

Idaho House of Representatives

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Simpson served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Simpson served on these committees:

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References

  1. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  2. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  3. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  4. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 6, 2012.