Elfreda Higgins
| Elfreda Higgins | ||
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| Idaho House of Representatives District 16B | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Leader, Idaho State House | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day outside Boise, $49/day otherwise | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Phoenix | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Higgins served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Higgins served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Higgins announced in mid-November 2011 that she would not be seeking re-election in 2012. Due to redistricting Higgins was drawn into the same district as incumbents Max Black (R) and Grant Burgoyne (D).
“I have had numerous inquiries regarding my running for re-election next year. I am not going to run for a third term. My husband, Paul, and I want to spend more time with our family and friends and traveling. This will be my third 'retirement' and one I feel that I deserve,” she stated.[2]
2010
Higgins won re-election to District Seat 16B in 2010 against Republican Lee Mark Ruff. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Elfreda Higgins (D)
|
6,385 | 56.6% | ||
| Lee Mark Ruff (R) | 4,898 | 43.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elfreda Higgins won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 16B receiving 55% of the vote (9,017 votes), ahead of Republican Elizabeth Allan Hodge who received 45% of the vote (7,376 votes).[4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elfreda Higgins (D)
|
9,017 | 55% | ||
| Elizabeth Allan Hodge (R) | 7,376 | 45% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Higgins was up for re-election, she collected $24,811 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Idaho House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elfreda Higgins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Stafford, Mark D | $1,250 |
| Pedersen, Trudy | $1,250 |
| Higgins, Paul | $1,000 |
| Higgins, Paul | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,811 |
2008
In 2008, Higgins raised $36,363.
Listed below are those who contributed the most to her campaign. [6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paul R. Higgins | $2,450 |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Elfreda Higgins | $1,563 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho | $1,500 |
| Kenneth Pedersen | $1,000 |
| Verna A. Peisen | $1,000 |
| Leslie Bock | $1,000 |
Personal
Elfreda is married to Paul Higgins. They have three children and reside in Garden City, Idaho.
External links
- Elfreda Higgins' personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Idaho Houses of Idaho house standing committees
- ↑ The Spokesman-Review, "Rep. Higgins to retire, redistricting would have pitted her against other incumbents," November 14, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General election results
- ↑ Idaho House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Elfreda Higgins
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Succeeded by Hy Kloc (R) |
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