John Goedde
| John Goedde | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Washington State University (1972) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 20, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Chelan, Washington | |
| Profession | President, Panhandle Insurance Agency, Incorporated | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Goedde graduated graduated with his bachelor's degree from Washington State University in 1972.
Goedde currently is the President of Panhandle Insurance. Goedde has served as the President of the company since 1983 after starting in the company as an agent in 1979. Goedde started his professional career in 1973 as Manager of the Hayden Lake Country Club. Goedde managed the club for six years before entering into the insurance industry.
Before becoming a Senator, Goedde was a School Board Trustee for Coeur d'Alene School District #271. Goedde was a board trustee from 1997 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Goedde served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Goedde served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Goedde served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Goedde won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 4. Goedde ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15 and defeated Warren A. Ducote Jr. (D) and Jeremy P. Boggess (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Idaho State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Goedde Incumbent |
56.9% | 10,468 | |
| Democratic | Warren A. Ducote Jr. | 35.4% | 6,499 | |
| Independent | Jeremy P. Boggess | 7.7% | 1,416 | |
| Total Votes | 18,383 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Goedde had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Independent candidate, Jeremy Boggess, and Constitution candidate, Ray Writz, in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating both.[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 4 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Goedde (R)
|
8,263 | 70.8% | ||
| Jeremy Boggess (I) | 2,821 | 24.2% | ||
| Ray Writz (C) | 590 | 5.1% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican John Goedde won re-election to the Idaho State Senate District 4 receiving 9,525 votes, ahead of Democrat Ken Howard(8,036) and Independent Jeremy Boggess(1,145).[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Goedde (R) | 9,525 | 50.9% | ||
| Ken Howard (D) | 8,036 | 43.0% | ||
| Jeremy Boggess (Independent) | 1,145 | 6.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Goedde received $36,499 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Goedde's campaign in 2010 | |
| Micron Technology | $2,000 |
| Hecla Mining | $1,700 |
| Idaho Association Of Realtors | $1,500 |
| Idaho Power Co | $1,500 |
| Qwest Communications | $1,300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,499 |
2008
In 2008, Goedde collected $79,995 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Micron Technology | $2,000 |
| Idaho Republican Party | $2,000 |
Recent news
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John Goedde News Feed
- Idaho Politics by William L. Spence: Don't require 'Atlas Shrugged' in high ... - The Idaho Statesman
- Scott Compton, South Carolina Teacher Who Stomped Flag During Lesson, Gets ... - Huffington Post
- WestViews: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on ... - The Idaho Statesman
- Ed task force gets earful in Lewiston - The Spokesman Review (blog)
- Personal political rhetoric not wanted here - IdahoReporter.com
- Corder blasts Goedde for revival of Prop 1 pieces, calls on him to 'return the ... - The Spokesman Review (blog)
- Nevada's quick work on health exchange sets example for other states - Las Vegas Sun
- Otter signs as law limits on teachers - The Spokesman Review
- Odd couple lawmakers team up on education bills - Idaho Press-Tribune
- A busy summer on K-12 issues: What can we expect? - The Idaho Statesman (blog)
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District 4
Goedde represents Idaho Senate District 4. District 4 includes the central portion of Kootenai County[7].
Personal
John is married with one child and lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
External links
- Sen. Goedde's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," Idaho Reporter, November 3rd, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
- ↑ Goedde Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
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