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Dean Cameron
| Dean Cameron | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| 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 | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Ricks College (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 20, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Burley, Idaho | |
| Profession | Insurance Salesman | |
| Religion | Mormon | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Cameron graduated with his Associate's degree in Political Science from BYU-Idaho in 1984.
In addition to being a Senator, Cameron is an insurance salesman. Cameron has worked in the insurance industry since 1984.
Before being a Senator, Cameron was active in the Idaho Republican Party as a Youth Committeeman and a Precinct Committeeman.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cameron served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cameron served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cameron served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Dean Cameron endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Cameron won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 27. He defeated Douglas T. Pickett in the Republican primary on May 15 and was unopposed in the November 6 general election.[2][3][4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dean Cameron Incumbent |
100% | 13,642 | |
| Total Votes | 13,642 | |||
| Idaho State Senate District 27 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Dean Cameron |
56.5% | 3,773 |
| Douglas T. Pickett | 43.5% | 2,900 |
| Total Votes | 6,673 | |
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Cameron had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 26 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Cameron (R)
|
8,560 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Dean Cameron won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 26 receiving 70.8% of the vote (9,704 votes), ahead of Democrat Scott McClure who received 29.2% of the vote (3,998 votes).[6]
| Idaho State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Cameron (R)
|
9,704 | 70.8% | ||
| Scott McClure (D) | 3,998 | 29.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Cameron received $42,000 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dean Cameron's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Telecom Alliance | $1,500 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,500 |
| Idaho Medical Association | $1,350 |
| Idaho Association Of Realtors | $1,250 |
| Idaho Soft Drink Association | $1,100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $42,000 |
2008
In 2008, Cameron collected $61,620 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| 3M | $1,500 |
| Idaho Republican Party | $1,500 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,400 |
Recent news
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Dean Cameron News Feed
- Radio commentator Zeb Bell honors trio at Best of the West Breakfast - The Voice of Mini Cassia (blog)
- Idaho taking applications for tech pilot projects - KHQ Right Now
- Latest Idaho news, sports, business and entertainment - KHQ Right Now
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Personal
Dean is married to Linda Cameron. They have three children and reside in Rupert, Idaho.
External links
- Sen. Cameron's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
- Dean Cameron on Twitter
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 4 July 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
- ↑ Cameron Campaign Donors
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Denton Darrington (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 27 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 26 1990–2012 |
Succeeded by Michelle Stennett (D) |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- State legislative article missing donor information
- Current member, Idaho State Senate
- State senators first elected in 1990
- 2010 unopposed
- Republican Party
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