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Patti Anne Lodge
| Patti Anne Lodge | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 11 | ||
| 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 | November 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Marylhurst University (1964) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 29, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Profession | President, Wind Ridge Vineyards | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lodge graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Marylhurst University in 1964.
Lodge has been the president of a vineyard since 1988. She served as a consultant to Catholic schools in Idaho starting in 1999. She is also a retired teacher who taught in Idaho's public schools from 1968 to 1999.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lodge served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lodge served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Millennium Fund | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lodge served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • Joint Millennium Fund | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Lodge won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 11. Redistricting placed Lodge into District 11 with incumbent Melinda Smyser (R), leading to a potential 2012 faceoff between the two. However, Smyser decided not to run for re-election, leaving Lodge in the Republican primary against Maurice Clements.[1] Lodge defeated Clements in the primary and defeated Victoria Brown (D) in the November 6 general election.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Patti Anne Lodge Incumbent |
75.9% | 12,872 | |
| Democratic | Victoria Brown | 24.1% | 4,092 | |
| Total Votes | 16,964 | |||
| Idaho State Senate District 11 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Patti Anne Lodge |
59.8% | 3,469 |
| Maurice Clements | 40.2% | 2,331 |
| Total Votes | 5,800 | |
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Lodge had no opposition in the May 25 primary. She ran against Chris Breshears in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 13 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patti Ann Lodge (R)
|
12,711 | 78.5 | ||
| Chris Breshears (D) | 3,487 | 21.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Lodge won re-election to the Idaho State Senate District 13 receiving 16,269 votes, ahead of Democrat Dan Romero(6,028).[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 13 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patti Anne Lodge (R) | 16,269 | 73.0% | ||
| Dan Romero (D) | 6,028 | 27.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Lodge received $29,050 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Patti Anne Lodge's campaign in 2010 | |
| Canyon County Republican Central Cmte | $2,000 |
| Jr Simplot Co | $2,000 |
| Idaho Association Of Realtors | $1,750 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,100 |
| Senate Republican PAC of Idaho | $1,100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $29,050 |
2008
In 2008, Lodge collected $31,600 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Canyon County Rebublican Central CMTE | $2,000 |
| Jr. Simplot Co. | $1,800 |
| Idaho Republican Party | $1,500 |
| Idaho Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
District 13
Lodge represents Idaho Senate District 13. District 13 includes the southern portion of Canyon County[8].
Personal
Patti Anne is married to Edward Lodge. They have three children and live in Huston, Idaho.
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External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ The Republic, "Idaho redistricting panel adopts legislative map, plans to meet Monday on congressional plan," October 15, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 4 July 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
- ↑ Lodge Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Melinda Smyser (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 11 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 13 2000-2012 |
Succeeded by Curt McKenzie (R) |
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