Bert Brackett
Bert Brackett (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 23. Brackett assumed office in 2008. Brackett left office on December 1, 2020.
Brackett (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 23. Brackett won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On September 10, 2019, Brackett announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Brackett previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008.
Biography
Brackett earned his B.S. from the University of Idaho in 1966. His professional experience includes working as a cattle rancher.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Brackett was assigned to the following committees:
- Resources and Environment Committee, Vice Chair
- Transportation Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brackett served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brackett served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Resources and Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brackett served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Resources and Environment |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brackett served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance |
| • Resources and Environment |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Bert Brackett endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2020
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
Bert Brackett did not file to run for re-election.[3]
2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 23
Incumbent Bert Brackett won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bert Brackett (R) | 100.0 | 10,492 |
| Total votes: 10,492 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 23
Incumbent Bert Brackett defeated Mark Rhatigan in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 23 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bert Brackett | 68.2 | 3,282 |
| Mark Rhatigan | 31.8 | 1,531 | ||
| Total votes: 4,813 | |||
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2016
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Idaho State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Bert Brackett ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 23 general election.[4][5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bert Brackett Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 12,422 | |
| Total Votes | 12,422 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Bert Brackett ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 23 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Idaho State Senate District 23, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bert Brackett Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Idaho State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Bert Brackett was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Brackett won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 23. Redistricting placed District 22 incumbent Tim Corder (R) into District 23 with Brackett, leading to a 2012 faceoff between the two in the Republican primary.[12] Brackett defeated Corder in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Bill Chisholm (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bert Brackett Incumbent |
68.8% | 9,177 | |
| Independent | Bill Chisholm | 31.2% | 4,165 | |
| Total Votes | 13,342 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bert Brackett |
57.4% | 3,009 |
| Tim Corder | 42.6% | 2,230 |
| Total Votes | 5,239 | |
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Brackett had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[16]
| Idaho State Senate, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bert Brackett (R)
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9,689 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Brackett won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 23 receiving 66.5% of the vote (10,550 votes), ahead of Democrat Bill Chisholm who received 33.5% of the vote (5,312 votes).[17]
| Idaho State Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bert Brackett (R) | 10,550 | 66.5% | ||
| Bill Chisholm (D) | 5,312 | 33.5% | ||
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2012
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See also
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Boise State Public Radio, "Idaho Sen. Bert Brackett Will Not Seek Re-Election," September 10, 2019
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2020 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 18, 2020
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ The Republic, "Idaho redistricting panel adopts legislative map, plans to meet Monday on congressional plan," October 14, 2011
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State, "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed July 4, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 23 2008-2020 |
Succeeded by Christy Zito (R) |
