Les Bock
| Les Bock | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Idaho House of Representatives | ||
| 2006 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of California, Davis | |
| J.D. | University of California, San Francisco | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Rolette, North Dakota | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Bock earned both his Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of California-Berkeley.
In addition to being a senator, Bock is a partner for the Dillion, Bosch, Daw & Bock law firm since 2005.
Before becoming a Senator, Bock was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bock served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bock served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agricultural Affairs | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bock served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agricultural Affairs | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Bock's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Support economic development opportunities
- Promote sustainable job growth
- Strengthen our educational system
- Maintain our quality of life
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Bock won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 16. Bock was unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 15 and defeated Joan Cloonan (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Les Bock Incumbent |
57.3% | 10,897 | |
| Republican | Joan Cloonan | 42.7% | 8,135 | |
| Total Votes | 19,032 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Bock had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Bill Eisenbarth in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Les Bock (D)
|
6,081 | 53.7% | ||
| Bill Eisenbarth (R) | 5,238 | 46.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Bock won the election for the Idaho State Senate, District 16 receiving 9,615 votes, ahead of Republican Christ Troupis(8,036).[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Les Bock (D) | 9,615 | 57.6% | ||
| Christ Troupis (R) | 7,066 | 42.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bock received $20,949 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Les Bock's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Health Care Association | $1,500 |
| Idaho Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
| Coeur D Alene Tribe | $1,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Of Idaho | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,949 |
2008
In 2008, Bock collected $49,394 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho | $1,500 |
| Chasan and Walton | $1,000 |
| William L. Mauk | $1,000 |
District 16
Bock represents Idaho Senate District 16. District 16 includes Ada County which represents the Greater Boise area[8].
Personal
Bock is married and lives in Boise, Idaho.
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- OPE looking into value of state having a taxpayer advocacy division - IdahoReporter.com
- Reader Comment: Oh No, It's a Letter from the Idaho State Tax Commission - Twin Falls Times-News
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External links
- Les Bock campaign website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1992
- Les Bock on Facebook
References
- ↑ Les Bock, "Issues," accessed October 26, 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
- ↑ "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
- ↑ Bock Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
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