John Rusche
| John Rusche | ||
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| Idaho House of Representatives District 6B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Caucus Chair, Idaho State House | ||
| present | ||
| 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 | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Notre Dame, 1973 | |
| M.D. | University School of Medicine, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 3, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Waukesha, WI | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rusche graduated from Notre Dame with his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1973 and his Medical degree from Washington University in 1977.
Rusche is a retired physician and health insurance executive.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rusche served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rusche served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Joint Millennium Fund | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rusche served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Joint Millennium Fund | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Rusche's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Good jobs and business growth depends on a number of factors. First in most people’s mind is usually low taxes. But more important than low tax rate (especially if state revenue cannot meet other needs) is a stable, predictable tax structure so that employers can project with some clarity the future and allow them to build a business plan for growth."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "The Affordable Care Act adopted in 2010 offers an opportunity to expand coverage (which should lower the cost shift to those currently insured) but also to improve the cost of American healthcare. These changes will require a lot of State activity if they are to be done in the best manner for our citizens.I will continue to work to represent the best interests of Idaho patients, families and businesses as the transformation takes place over the ensuing years."
- Education
- Excerpt: "As a Legislator, I will continue to fight to make the education system in Idaho better. I will work with other Legislators to increase the funding our schools so desperately need while making sure that we get good value for our education spending. I will defend our teachers and our schools, and continue to focus on preparing our students for the world of the future."
- Teamwork
- Excerpt: "All too often pragmatic solutions are less prominent in the Legislature or the Congress that political or partisan posturing. I do not think that is what the founders intended. I intend to continue to work for my constituents. With anyone. In a flexible and solution oriented manner for the common good."
Elections
2012
Rusche won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 6B. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Daniel Santiago (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Rusche Incumbent |
52.3% | 9,531 | |
| Republican | Daniel Santiago | 47.7% | 8,705 | |
| Total Votes | 18,236 | |||
2010
Rusche won re-election to District Seat 7B in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Rusche (D)
|
9,499 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat John Rusche won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 7B receiving 100% of the vote (13,608 votes), ahead of Independent David Mosher who received 0% of the vote (0 votes).[5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 7B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Rusche (D)
|
13,608 | 100% | ||
| David Mosher (Independent) | 0 | 0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Rusche was up for re-election, he collected $46,837 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Idaho House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Rusche's campaign in 2010 | |
| Nez Perce County Democrats | $2,397 |
| Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus | $2,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Micron Technology | $1,250 |
| Idaho Soft Drink Association | $1,100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $46,837 |
2008
In 2008, Rusche raised $33,771.
Listed below are those who contributed the most to his campaign. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho | $2,000 |
| Winning for Idaho | $1,000 |
| Idaho Power Co. | $1,000 |
| Idaho Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Citigroup | $1,000 |
| Idaho Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $1,000 |
Personal
John is married to Kay Rusche. They have one child and reside in Lewiston, Idaho.
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- Idaho Resurrects Child Fatality Review Panel - Twin Falls Times-News
- The K-12 legislative interim committee: by the numbers - The Idaho Statesman (blog)
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External links
- Campaign Website
- Personal Facebook page
- Idaho House of Representatives - John Rusche
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- John Rusche on Facebook
References
- ↑ John Rusche, "Issues," accessed October 12, 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 House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to John Rusche
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Succeeded by Paul Shepherd (R) |
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