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Les Bock
| Les Bock | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 1, 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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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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
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bock has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bock served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Bock is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 15.[2] Dennis C. Warren is unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.
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.[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Les Bock (D)
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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).[4]
| 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
2010
In 2010, Bock received $20,949 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| 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.[6]
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[7].
Personal
Bock is married and lives in Boise, Idaho.
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
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 15, 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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Idaho Senate District 16 2008–present |
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