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Dean Mortimer
| Dean Mortimer | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 30 | ||
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Idaho House of Representatives | ||
| 2006 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Utah State University | |
| Associate's | Ricks College | |
| Master's | Utah State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Moscow, Idaho | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Mormon | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Mortimer earned his Associate's degree from Ricks College and later earned his Bachelor's degree in Speech from Utah State University. Mortimer earned his Master's in Business Administration from Utah State University.
Mortimer is the owner of a construction company and property management company. Mortimer has also worked in the financial services industry in the past.
Before being a Senator, Mortimer was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mortimer served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mortimer served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mortimer served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Dean Mortimer endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Mortimer won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 30. He ran unopposed in the May 15 primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dean Mortimer Incumbent |
100% | 16,309 | |
| Total Votes | 16,309 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Mortimer had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Mortimer (R)
|
13,482 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Dean Mortimer won the election to the Idaho State Senate, District 32 receiving 18,025 votes. He ran unopposed.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 32 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dean Mortimer (R)
|
18,025 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Mortimer received $13,165 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dean Mortimer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hilliam, Rodney | $1,000 |
| Docuserve LLC | $1,000 |
| Beck, Doyle H | $1,000 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $750 |
| Coeur D Alene Tribe | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,165 |
2008
In 2008, Mortimer collected $12,656 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employers Insurance Co. of Nevada | $1,000 |
| Mark Andrews | $1,000 |
| Dale Phillips | $1,000 |
| Poston Denney & Killpack | $1,000 |
District 32
Mortimer represents Idaho Senate District 32. Senate District 32 includes the Western section of Bonneville County[8].
Personal
Dean is married to Judy Mortimer. They have four children and reside in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," May 15, 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
- ↑ Mortimer Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edgar Malepeai (D) |
Idaho State Senate District 30 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 32 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by John Tippets (R) |
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