Lawrence Wasden
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Education
- Bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University (1982) in political science
- Juris Doctorate degree, University of Idaho School of Law (1985)
Other roles
- Executive Committee/Immediate Past Chair, Conference of Western Attorneys General (2003)
- Co-Chair, Tobacco Committee, National Association of Attorneys General (2004-2006)
- Member, The American Legacy Foundation Board of Directors.
- Advisory Council, Department of Criminal Justice at Boise State University
- Founding Member/Past Chairman, Government and Public Lawyers Section at Idaho State Bar
- President, National Association of Attorneys General
- Board of Directors, Treasure Valley Reading Foundation
Campaign contributions
| 2006 Race for Attorney General - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Raised | $130,204 | |||
| Total Raised by Primary Opponent | $41,165 | |||
| Total Raised by Gen. Election Opponent | $21,062 | |||
| Top 5 Contributors | J. R. Simplot Co. $5,800 (4.45% of Total) | |||
| Idaho Association of Realtors $5,000 (3.84%) | ||||
| Washington Group International $5,000 (3.84%) | ||||
| Citigroup $5,000 (3.84%) | ||||
| Valhi, Inc. $5,000 (3.84%) | ||||
| Individuals v. Institutions | $24,013 (18.4%) | |||
| $100,264 (77%) | ||||
| In v. Outside State | $69,354 (53.3%) | |||
| $60,850 (46.7%) | ||||
Electoral history
2002
| 2002 Race for Attorney General - Republican Primary Election [1] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
 Lawrence Wasden (R)
| 32.2% | |||
| Michael Bogert (R) | 30.5% | |||
| Todd Lakey (R) | 23.5% | |||
| Myron Dan Gabbert (R) | 13.8% | |||
| Total votes | 124,004 | |||
| 2002 Race for Attorney General - General Election [2] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| Lawrence Wasden (R)
| 58.1% | |||
| R. Keith Roark (D) | 41.9% | |||
| Total votes | 399,204 | |||
2006
| 2006 Race for Attorney General - Republican Primary Election [3] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| Lawrence Wasden (R)
| 73.7% | |||
| Myron Dan Gabbert (R) | 26.3% | |||
| Total votes | 121,122 | |||
| 2006 Race for Attorney General - General Election [4] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| Lawrence Wasden (R)
| 61.8% | |||
| Robert A. Wallace (D) | 38.2% | |||
| Total votes | 433,557 | |||
Family life
Wasden currently resides in Nampa, Idaho with his wife, Tracey. The couple has had four children together - Sean, Ashley, Cassidy, and Blake.
Awards
- The People First Award (2007) from the Idaho Newspaper Foundation
- Statesman of the Year Award (2008) from Idaho State University’s Political Science Honor Society, Pi Alpha Sigma
- Leadership Award (2009) from the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
- Kelley-Wyman Award (2009) from National Association of Attorneys General
Contact Information
Office of the Attorney General
700 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0010
Phone: 208-334-2400
Fax: 208-854-8071
External links
- Official Idaho Attorney General website
- Lawrence Wasden for Attorney General Campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Lawrence Wasden biography
References
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division - 2002 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division - 2006 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division - 2006 General Election Results
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