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Cindy Currie
Cindy Currie (independent) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 14A. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Currie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Currie grew up in Santa Barbara, California. She earned her associate degree in biology from Santa Monica City College, her B.A. in environmental biology from California State University in 1989, and her M.A. in earth science from Boise State University in 1998. Currie's career experience includes working as a high school chemistry teacher.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A
Incumbent Mike Moyle defeated Cindy Currie in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Moyle (R) | 71.2 | 28,605 |
 | Cindy Currie (Independent)  | 28.8 | 11,591 | |
| Total votes: 40,196 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A
Incumbent Mike Moyle advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 14A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Moyle | 100.0 | 9,618 |
| Total votes: 9,618 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cindy Currie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Currie's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Being trained in science, I have taught all my students to look at the evidence and consider both sides of all issues. 30 years as an educator, I will bring a unique perspective to the table, and that perseverance and dedication will make a good state representative. This is about who holds office, and whether they have the willingness and ability to serve others.
- I have a strong vision for future of Idaho our state needs a representative who will look out for all our interests.
- I believe public service is more than doing a job efficiently; it is a commitment that comes from deep inside, and a dedication to helping people.
- I am determined to get Idaho's educational system out of last place, stimulate Idaho's economy, use smart-growth planning, anticipating changes in population for transportation and infrastructure needs.
Education to be Career-oriented, developing a workforce ready and trained for business in Idaho.
Smart-growth planning, anticipating changes in population, transportation and infrastructure needs.
Idaho should be responsible for taxes, remove the unfair burden on Cities and Counties; distribute internet sales tax, remove old tax exemptions and sunset others, minor adjustments to property and income tax alleviating bond and levy burden.
A livable wage: this money goes back into the economy and tax base.
Dignity
Vision
Compromise
Honesty
Vision
Commitment
To hear the people
To serve the people
Informational books that left an impression: 1984, Population Bomb, and On Origin of Species.
Growth : Road less Traveled, The Art of Public Speaking, Teaching with Love and Logic, and Death and life of the American School System.
Idaho has 35 districts, each district has two House Representatives and one state Senator. Idaho has a total of 70 House Representative members and 35 State Senate members.
I come from humble beginnings and put myself through school. I value education, and as a scientist, I am thoughtful about solutions and I know the importance of evidence before making any decisions.
The value of Education
The importance of planning for population growth
The evidence and effects climate change
The significance of a livable wage to our economy
Appropriations
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 13, 2020.
