Lynn Luker
Lynn Luker (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 15A. Luker assumed office in 2006. Luker left office on December 1, 2018.
Luker (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 15A. Luker lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Luker earned his B.S. in political science from the University of California-Berkeley in 1977 and his J.D. from the University of Idaho in 1980. During his time in the state House, his professional experience included working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration, Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Luker served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Luker served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Luker served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Luker served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules and Administration |
| • State Affairs |
| • Health and Welfare |
Issues
Healthcare
Rep. Janice McGeachin introduced a bill in 2011 in the House State Affairs Committee that would shift more of the burden of the health care fund from the state to county governments. The state and counties share the costs of the fund, with counties pay the first $11,000 of health bills and Idaho paying the rest.
A few weeks prior, Rep. Luker brought legislation that would change the language concerning the administration of the fund. Idaho Code dictates that the health fund must cover “necessary” medical procedures, a term which Luker wants to change to “emergency.” He says the bill would save Idaho about $5 million, but hospitals oppose it because they say medical centers would have to eat the uncovered health costs.
McGeachin’s bill would increase the amount counties pay to $12,000 and the state would continue to pay the rest.
“We are, as a state, looking for every dollar we can find today,” said McGeachin. “These are some savings to the state.”[1]
Presidential preference
2012
Lynn Luker endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
| “ | When I considered running for a legislative seat, I had already studied proposed legislation and testified in legislative hearings. I had observed that too many bills contained special privileges for a few at the expense of the average citizen. I was concerned about growth of government, and its appetite for regulating life and consuming taxpayer resources. As an elected legislator, my concerns remain the same, and I believe my concerns have been reflected in my debate and votes in the House.[3] | ” |
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A
Steve Berch defeated incumbent Lynn Luker in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Berch (D) | 54.5 | 9,845 |
 | Lynn Luker (R) | 45.5 | 8,225 | |
| Total votes: 18,070 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A
Steve Berch advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Berch | 100.0 | 2,245 |
| Total votes: 2,245 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A
Incumbent Lynn Luker advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Luker | 100.0 | 3,619 |
| Total votes: 3,619 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Lynn Luker defeated Steve Berch in the Idaho House of Representatives District 15A general election.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lynn Luker Incumbent |
50.77% | 9,663 | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch | 49.23% | 9,370 | |
| Total Votes | 19,033 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Steve Berch ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 15A Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 15A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Lynn Luker ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 15A Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 15A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lynn Luker Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Steve Berch was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Lynn M. Luker was unopposed in the Republican primary. Berch was defeated by Luker in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn M. Luker Incumbent |
51.6% | 6,615 | |
| Democratic | Steve Berch | 48.4% | 6,199 | |
| Total Votes | 12,814 | |||
2012
Luker won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 15A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Richard Keller (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn M. Luker Incumbent |
59% | 10,602 | |
| Democratic | Richard Keller | 41% | 7,379 | |
| Total Votes | 17,981 | |||
2010
Luker won re-election to District Seat 15A in 2010 against Democrat Brenda Lovell, Independent James Tucker, and Libertarian Randal Williamson. He defeated Jen Stanko in the Republican primary on May 25th by a margin of 2,237 to 1,008. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[16]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lynn Luker (R)
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6,401 | 56.0% | ||
| Brenda Lovell (D) | 4,280 | 37.5% | ||
| James Tucker (I) | 448 | 3.9% | ||
| Randal Williamson (L) | 299 | 2.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Lynn Luker won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 15A receiving 12,857 votes.[17]
Luker raised $5,361 for his campaign.
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 15A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lynn Luker (R)
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12,857 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Luker's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[18]
| “ | LYNN ON THE ISSUES
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Rep. Luker's professional website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Lynn Luker on Facebook
- Lynn Luker on Twitter
- Lynn Luker on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "Bill would shift more catastrophic health costs to counties," March 1, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 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 Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Vote Luker, "Home," accessed October 3, 2016
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Idaho House of Representatives District 15A 2006-2018 |
Succeeded by Steve Berch (D) |
