Chuck Winder
| Chuck Winder | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day outside Boise, $49/day otherwise | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of Idaho | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Ontario, Oregon | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Winder graduated with his Bachelor's degree in political science from the College of Idaho.
Before becoming a Senator, Winder was a naval aviator in the United States Navy.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Winder served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Winder served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Winder served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agricultural Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Chuck Winder endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Winder won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 20. Redistricting placed Winder into District 20 with incumbent Shirley McKague (R).[2] McKague decided not to run for re-election, leaving Winder unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15.[3] Winder defeated James Mace (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chuck Winder Incumbent |
68.4% | 12,303 | |
| Democratic | James Mace | 31.6% | 5,695 | |
| Total Votes | 17,998 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Winder had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He had no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chuck Winder (R)
|
20,674 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Winder won re-election to the Idaho State Senate District 14 receiving 27,253 votes. He ran unopposed.[6]
| Idaho State Senate, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chuck Winder (R) | 27,253 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Winder received $21,475 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chuck Winder's campaign in 2010 | |
| Qwest Communications | $1,100 |
| Idaho Trucking Association | $1,000 |
| Idaho Power Co | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $800 |
| Micron Technology | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,475 |
2008
In 2008, Winder collected $68,512 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | $2,000 |
| Idaho Associated General Contractors | $1,882 |
| Jr. Simplot Co. | $1,500 |
| Datum Construction Management | $1,000 |
Personal
Chuck is married to Dianne Winder. They have two children and live in Boise, Idaho.
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- GOP Rebranding Targets Women's Issues and Female Candidates - Huffington Post
- North Carolina Bill Requires Notarized Parental Consent For STD Testing And ... - Huffington Post
- My private Idaho: Governor signs bill to reign in drone use by law enforcement - RT
- Obama: FDA Plan B Decision Leaves Me Feeling 'Very Comfortable' (VIDEO) - Huffington Post
- Drones: Coming to a Sky Near You - RealClearPolitics
- Arkansas 12-Week Abortion Ban Challenged In Court - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Idaho Supports Fourth Amendment, Enacts Drone Restrictions - The New American
- The Inevitability of Drones in the US and Abroad - Antiwar.com (blog)
- Kermit Gosnell Trial Is A 'Peek Into The World Before Roe v. Wade': NARAL ... - Huffington Post
- The rise of robot wars: Google chief warns armed drones will soon be in the ... - Daily Mail
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External links
- Sen. Winder's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Chuck Winder on Facebook
- Chuck Winder on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Idaho redistricting panel adopts legislative map, plans to meet Monday on congressional plan," October 14, 2011
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, “November 6, 2012 General Election Results,” accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
- ↑ Winder Campaign Donors
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Shirley McKague (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 20 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 14 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Marv Hagedorn (R) |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- State legislative article missing donor information
- Current member, Idaho State Senate
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