Carlos Bilbao
Carlos Bilbao (b. November 14, 1936) is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 11B from 2004 to 2012.
Bilbao graduated with his Associate's Degree from Orange Coast College in 1962 and his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington in 1973.
Bilbao is a retired aircraft quality engineer for the Boeing Company.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bilbao served on these committees:
- Business
- Health and Welfare, Vice Chair
- State Affairs
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bilbao served on these committees:
- Business
- Local Government (Vice Chair)
- State Affairs[1]
Elections
2012
Bilbao did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Bilbao won re-election to District Seat 11B in 2010 against Libertarian John Charles Smith. He defeated Thomas Munds in the Republican primary on May 25th by a margin of 3,181 to 2,257. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 11B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Carlos Bilbao (R)
|
11,260 | 84.2% | ||
| John Charles Smith (L) | 5,126 | 15.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Carlos Bilbao won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 11B receiving 77.1% of the vote (14,056 votes), ahead of Democrat Paul Venable who received 22.9% of the vote (4,173 votes).[3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 11B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carlos Bilbao (R)
|
14,056 | 77.1% | ||
| Paul Venable (D) | 4,173 | 22.9% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Carlos is married to Nancy Bilbao. They have two children and live in Emmett, Idaho.
Recent news
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External links
- Carlos Bilbao's personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives - Carlos Bilbao
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 11B 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Christy Perry (R) |
