Chelle Gluch
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Chelle Gluch (Democratic Party) (also known as Michelle) ran for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 12. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Gluch was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 12 of the Idaho State Senate.
Elections
2020
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 12
Incumbent Todd Lakey defeated Chelle Gluch in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd Lakey (R) | 69.9 | 14,509 |
 | Chelle Gluch (D) | 30.1 | 6,245 | |
| Total votes: 20,754 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
Chelle Gluch advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chelle Gluch | 100.0 | 1,451 |
| Total votes: 1,451 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
Incumbent Todd Lakey advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Lakey | 100.0 | 4,108 |
| Total votes: 4,108 | |||
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2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 12
Incumbent Todd Lakey defeated Chelle Gluch in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Lakey (R) | 65.1 | 9,089 |
| Chelle Gluch (D) | 34.9 | 4,875 | |
| Total votes: 13,964 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
Chelle Gluch advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chelle Gluch | 100.0 | 1,087 |
| Total votes: 1,087 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12
Incumbent Todd Lakey advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 12 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Lakey | 100.0 | 3,699 |
| Total votes: 3,699 | |||
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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 Todd Lakey defeated Chelle Gluch in the Idaho State Senate District 12 general election.[1][2]
| Idaho State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Todd Lakey Incumbent |
72.57% | 11,672 | |
| Democratic | Chelle Gluch | 27.43% | 4,412 | |
| Total Votes | 16,084 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Chelle Gluch ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Idaho State Senate District 12, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Chelle Gluch (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Todd Lakey ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Idaho State Senate District 12, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Todd Lakey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chelle Gluch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Chelle Gluch participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 5, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Chelle Gluch's responses follow below.[7]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Expand Medicaid to the 78,000 Idahoans who currently live in the gap between Medicaid and ACA eligibility. 2. Fully support education so that our children receive a 21st century-caliber education. 3. Keep Idaho public lands public.[8][9] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | My passion lies with the issues of the working poor. Those who toil with their hands yet have no health care. Those who care for our precious children while working for low wages with no benefits. Those who have to choose between a medical bill and a car repair.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[9]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Chelle Gluch answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Working Women. The unsung heroes are the women of our society who raise the children, cook the food and launder the clothes, all while bringing home a paycheck to support their families.[9] | ” |
| “ | Epidemic, a short film made in Idaho as part of the i48 film festival documentary challenge event. Directed by Peg Owens, it is a 10-minute film about the uninsured in Idaho. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjbWf6GL7o[9] | ” |
| “ | Honesty and true allegiance to the citizens of the district rather than the donor class.[9] | ” |
| “ | As a survivor myself, I am deeply attuned to the suffering of those who labor for minimum wage and cannot make ends meet in today's society. Too many families barely survive on one family member's low wage paycheck.[9] | ” |
| “ | Work hard to accomplish a positive agenda to help the working poor in Idaho receive health care, educational opportunities and a fair deal in life.[9] | ” |
| “ | That I didn't give up.[9] | ” |
| “ | Space shuttle Challenger exploded when I was in 7th grade, right there on television in our science class. I was devastated and had to leave school.[9] | ” |
| “ | For five years, from ages 10-15, I had 2 newspaper routes in Casper, Wyoming. From age 10, my income had to cover my own personal needs like school supplies and clothes. Anything else went to help the family because we were that poor.[9] | ” |
| “ | I would prefer not to answer this question as it has no bearing on my current life and political goals.[9] | ” |
| “ | I just love Halloween, when you can pretend to be anyone you want to be.[9] | ” |
| “ | As a writer, that is like asking me which of my children is my favorite! I have many loves in the literary world, but "In the Wilderness" by Kim Barnes most resonates with me because it is about an Idaho girl growing up in the wilderness..[9] | ” |
| “ | No fictional character could touch the life I already am leading.[9] | ” |
| “ | My fishing pole. It is my lifeline to nature, and a means to harvest food. I am most relaxed beside an Idaho river with a fishing pole is in my hand and the sound of children playing nearby.[9] | ” |
| “ | Safe and Sound, by Capitol Cities https://genius.com/Capital-cities-safe-and-sound-lyrics[9] | ” |
| “ | Overcoming generational poverty has been my lifelong challenge. It took me 8 years to achieve a Bachelor's degree and another 4 to complete my Master's. Even when it looked impossible, I persevered towards a better-paying job with benefits so I could take care of my family.[9] | ” |
| “ | Idaho has a virtual one-party system and needs balance restored to the legislature so that all citizens are represented, not just the wealthy ones.[9] | ” |
| “ | No. Our country was founded on the concept of a citizen legislature.[9] | ” |
| “ | Water issues and the environment, public lands, education, and providing health care to every citizen.[9] | ” |
| “ | The legislature should be a check on the Governor's activities, holding his or her feet to the fire to accomplish positive outcomes for the majority of Idahoans, not just the priviledged few.[9] | ” |
| “ | Fellow legislators can be one's co-workers and opposition simultaneously, a delicate balance, to be sure. It is vital to keep lines of communication open to discuss issues honestly. Civility is not a crime.[9] | ” |
| “ | I need to learn more here, but I have heard that Idaho has a well-regarded system already. I will be looking into it in the future.[9] | ” |
| “ | Commerce and Human Resources, Education, Health and Welfare, and Resources and Environment[9] | ” |
| “ | I have served as VP of Canyon County Democrats and volunteered for multiple non-profit organizations. I am most knowledgeable about health care issues from personal experience and, as an avid outdoors-woman, I care about any public lands encroachment.[9] | ” |
| “ | I have great respect for the women in our legislature, knowing the odds against them, particularly Ilana Rubel, Melissa Wintrow, and Maryanne Jordan. They work quietly, diligently, and effectively behind the scenes for their constituents.[9] | ” |
| “ | No, I am interested in helping the working poor of Idaho.[9] | ” |
| “ | I have a friend who has a pHd, a husband with severe diabetes, and two autistic children. A college professor, she still cannot make ends meet with the constant health bills. She also has massive student loan debt. A declaration of bankruptcy hardly alleviates future bills. I admire her fortitude and dedication in caring for her family and students while facing these issues.[9] | ” |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Chelle Gluch's responses," September 5, 2018
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Current members of the Idaho State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Lori Den Hartog
Minority Leader:Melissa Wintrow
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Jim Woodward (R)
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Phil Hart (R)
District 3
Doug Okuniewicz (R)
District 4
Ben Toews (R)
District 5
Carl Bjerke (R)
District 6
Dan Foreman (R)
District 7
Cindy Carlson (R)
District 8
Christy Zito (R)
District 9
Brandon Shippy (R)
District 10
Tammy Nichols (R)
District 11
Camille Blaylock (R)
District 12
Ben Adams (R)
District 13
Brian Lenney (R)
District 14
C. Scott Grow (R)
District 15
Codi Galloway (R)
District 16
Alison Rabe (D)
District 17
District 18
District 19
Melissa Wintrow (D)
District 20
Josh Keyser (R)
District 21
Treg Bernt (R)
District 22
Lori Den Hartog (R)
District 23
Todd Lakey (R)
District 24
District 25
Josh Kohl (R)
District 26
Ron Taylor (D)
District 27
Kelly Anthon (R)
District 28
Jim Guthrie (R)
District 29
James Ruchti (D)
District 30
Julie VanOrden (R)
District 31
Van Burtenshaw (R)
District 32
Kevin Cook (R)
District 33
David Lent (R)
District 34
Doug Ricks (R)
District 35
Mark Harris (R)
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