Elaine Smith
| Elaine Smith | ||
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| Idaho House of Representatives District 29B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Idaho State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Gooding, ID | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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In addition to being a legislator, Smith is also a Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Environment, Energy and Technology | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Environment, Energy and Technology | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Smith's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Health Care
- Excerpt: "Effective and affordable health care for Idaho families is important for a long lasting quality of life. It has become difficult with Idaho small businesses to provide adequate health care benefits for their employees. I will work to help on these issues in the House Business Committee."
- Open Government
- Excerpt: "Our state government needs to be accountable for their actions taken with taxpayers’ dollars. In the State Legislature, the Committees need to be open and transparent for the public’s knowledge. All legislators need to maintain high ethical standards."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Proper funding for schools, kindergarten through post secondary, is needed. Also, teaching, not testing, will make a lasting impact on learning opportunities for our children."
Elections
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, she ran in District 29B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary[2] and defeated Craig Cooper (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elaine Smith Incumbent |
54.2% | 9,470 | |
| Republican | Craig Cooper | 45.8% | 7,988 | |
| Total Votes | 17,458 | |||
2010
Smith won re-election to District Seat 30B in 2010 against Republican David Bowen. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 30B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Smith (D)
|
4,900 | 53.0% | ||
| Dave Bowen (R) | 4,344 | 47.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elaine Smith won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 30B receiving 56.9% of the vote (8,414 votes), ahead of Republican Chris Stevens who received 43.1% of the vote (6,382 votes).[6]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 30B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Smith (D)
|
8,414 | 56.9% | ||
| Chris Stevens (R) | 6,382 | 43.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Smith was up for re-election, she collected $12,695 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Idaho House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elaine Smith's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Power Co | $750 |
| Pocatello Fire Fighters Local 743 | $500 |
| Blue Cross Of Idaho | $500 |
| Gordon Law Firm | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $12,695 |
2008
In 2008, Smith raised $19,516.
Listed below are those who contributed the most to her campaign. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Power Co. | $2,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho | $1,500 |
| Citigroup | $1,000 |
| Communications Workers of America | $1,000 |
Personal
Elaine is married to Rich Smith They have three children and reside in Pocatello, Idaho.
Recent news
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- Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal - Daily Caller
- Stapilus: 'Those People' Comment Stirs Little Controversy - Twin Falls Times-News
- Leaders with Ginni Thomas: Dennis Michael Lynch - Daily Caller
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External links
- Campaign Website
- Elaine Smith's personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Elaine Smith on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Elaine Smith, accessed October 19, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 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 House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Elaine Smith
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| Preceded by James Ruchti |
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Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Jim Guthrie (R) |
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Succeeded by Wendy Horman (R) |
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