Lee Heider
| Lee Heider | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Twin Falls City Council | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Heider is a retired real estate broker and also owns Heider's Floor Service, which installs and finishes hardwood floors. He also served six years as a U.S. Air Force pilot for during the Vietnam War. Heider received a bachelor's in Youth Leadership from Brigham Young University and a master's in Public Administration from Ball State University. Before becoming a state Senator, he served on the Twin Falls City Council and as a vice-mayor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Heider served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heider served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Lee Heider endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Heider won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 24. Heider ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15 and defeated Pat Marcantonio (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lee Heider Incumbent |
64.3% | 10,003 | |
| Democratic | Pat Marcantonio | 35.7% | 5,545 | |
| Total Votes | 15,548 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Heider defeated incumbent Charles Coiner in the Republican primary on May 25 by a margin of 2,630-1,965.[4] Coiner was seeking his fourth term. Heider was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 24 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lee Heider (R)
|
8,566 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Heider raised $12,022 in contributions. [6]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Heider, Darrell A | $1,869 |
Personal
Heider is married and has six children.
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- Idaho GOP to consider requiring leaders' OK to run - Idaho State Journal
- Republican Leaders Could Get Final Say on Who Runs in Primaries - Twin Falls Times-News
- Thank You to Lee Heider for Work on Organ Donation - Twin Falls Times-News
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External links
- Campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, “November 6, 2012 General Election Results,” accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," May 15, 2012
- ↑ Heider unseats Coiner
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Coiner |
Idaho State Senate District 24 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- State legislative article missing donor information
- Current member, Idaho State Senate
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