Les Bock
Leslie "Les" Bock is a former Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 16 from 2008 to 2014. He previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008. Bock did not seek re-election in 2014 and instead ran for a seat on the Idaho 4th Judicial District bench.
Biography
Bock earned his B.S. and J.D. from the University of California-Berkeley. His professional experience includes working as a partner at a law firm.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bock served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bock served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bock served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
Campaign themes
2012
Bock's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Support economic development opportunities
- Promote sustainable job growth
- Strengthen our educational system
- Maintain our quality of life
Elections
2014
See also: Idaho judicial elections, 2014
Bock ran for election to the Fourth Judicial District.
Primary: He was defeated in the primary on May 20, 2014, receiving 44.2 percent of the vote. He competed against incumbent Richard Greenwood.
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2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Bock won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 16. Bock was unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 15 and defeated Joan Cloonan (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Les Bock Incumbent |
57.3% | 10,897 | |
| Republican | Joan Cloonan | 42.7% | 8,135 | |
| Total Votes | 19,032 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Bock had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Bill Eisenbarth in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[6]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Les Bock (D)
|
6,081 | 53.7% | ||
| Bill Eisenbarth (R) | 5,238 | 46.3% | ||
2008
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Bock won the election for the Idaho State Senate, District 16 receiving 9,615 votes, ahead of Republican Christ Troupis(8,036).[7]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Les Bock (D) | 9,615 | 57.6% | ||
| Christ Troupis (R) | 7,066 | 42.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Idaho Freedom Index
The Idaho Freedom Foundation, a conservative nonprofit organization, released its "Idaho Freedom Index" in 2013. The index was designed to show how Idaho legislators voted on the principles the foundation seeks to promote. It measured each state legislator based on how they voted on economic issues and on bills that created or eliminated government agencies, programs, and regulations. A higher score indicated that the legislator voted more in favor of the values supported by the organization.[8] Bock received a score of -72 points in the 2013 index, ranking 28th out of 35 members of the Idaho State Senate that were evaluated for the study.
Personal
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Bock is married.
Recent news
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See also
- Idaho State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
- Idaho judicial elections
- Fourth Judicial District
- Courts in Idaho
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 1992
- Les Bock on Facebook
- Idaho Votes.gov
Footnotes
- ↑ Les Bock, "Issues," accessed October 26, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2014," March 28, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Unofficial Primary Election Results - Statewide," May 21, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Idaho Freedom Foundation, "2013 Freedom Index," accessed August 19, 2013
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 16 2008–2014 |
Succeeded by Grant Burgoyne (D) |
