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Joe Palmer
| Joe Palmer | ||
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| Idaho House of Representatives District 20A | ||
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner, Cherry's Consignment Home Furnishings | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Palmer attended Ricks College and later earned a Vocational Education degree from Boise State University.
In addition to being a representative, Palmer is a small business owner and a member of the Idaho National Guard.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Palmer served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation and Defense, Chair | ||||
| • Business | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Palmer served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation and Defense | ||||
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Palmer served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joe Palmer endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Palmer won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A. He defeated Richard Dees and Chris MacCloud in the Republican primary and defeated Caitlin R. Lister (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joe A. Palmer Incumbent |
66.5% | 11,848 | |
| Democratic | Caitlin R. Lister | 33.5% | 5,958 | |
| Total Votes | 17,806 | |||
| Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Joe A. Palmer Incumbent |
65.9% | 1,630 |
| Richard Dees | 18.4% | 456 |
| Chris MacCloud | 15.7% | 388 |
| Total Votes | 2,474 | |
2010
Palmer won re-election to District Seat 20A in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Shaun Wardle in the Republican primary on May 25th by a margin of 2,445 to 2,084. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Palmer (R)
|
11,829 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Joe Palmer won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 20A receiving 77.3% of the vote (14,732 votes), ahead of Democrat Rex Kerr who received 22.7% of the vote (4,337 votes).[6]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Palmer (R)
|
14,732 | 77.3% | ||
| Rex Kerr (D) | 4,337 | 22.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Palmer was up for re-election, he collected $16,825 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Idaho House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Palmer's campaign in 2010 | |
| House Republican Victory Fund Of Idaho | $1,000 |
| Moyle, Mike | $1,000 |
| Employers Resource | $1,000 |
| Idaho Soft Drink Association | $850 |
| Idaho Power Co | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,825 |
2008
In 2008, Palmer raised $8,446.
Listed below are those who contributed the most to his campaign. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Joe A. Palmer | $2,662 |
Personal
Joe is married to Leslie Palmer. They have four children and reside in Meridian, Idaho.
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- ISP focusing on seat belt usage as Memorial Day holiday approaches - IdahoReporter.com
- Republican Congressmen Explain Why You Shouldn't Thank the Fiscal Cliff Tax ... - Slate Magazine (blog)
- Classical and Opera - New York Times
- SUNRISE: Crime trends on sheriff's town hall agenda - Colorado Springs Gazette
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External links
- 2012 Campaign website
- Joe Palmer's 2010 campaign website
- Idaho House of Representatives - Joe Palmer
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Joe Palmer on Facebook
- Joe Palmer on Twitter
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 6 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 House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Joe Palmer
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