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Clifford Bayer
Clifford Bayer is a former Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 21 from 2012 to 2019. Bayer left office in 2019 to become the chief of staff to U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho).[1]
Bayer previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2003 to 2012.
Biography
Bayer earned his B.S. from Boise State University in 1987. When he served in the state legislature, his professional experience included working as a medical research scientist for the Boise Area Veteran's Administration Hospital.
Committee assignments
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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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Local Government and Taxation, Vice chair |
| • Resources and Environment |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bayer served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
| • Local Government and Taxation |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight, Co-chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bayer served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Local Government and Taxation |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bayer served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Business |
| • Local Government |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bayer served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Business |
| • Local Government |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight, Co-Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
Elections
2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 21
Incumbent Clifford Bayer defeated Dawn Pierce and Joe Evans in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Clifford Bayer (R) | 57.8 | 12,275 |
 | Dawn Pierce (D)  | 36.6 | 7,776 | |
 | Joe Evans (L) | 5.6 | 1,187 | |
| Total votes: 21,238 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 21
Dawn Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 21 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dawn Pierce | 100.0 | 1,831 |
| Total votes: 1,831 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 21
Incumbent Clifford Bayer advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 21 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clifford Bayer | 100.0 | 4,465 |
| Total votes: 4,465 | |||
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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 Clifford Bayer ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 21 general election.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Clifford Bayer Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,462 | |
| Total Votes | 17,462 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Clifford Bayer ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 21 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Idaho State Senate District 21, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Clifford Bayer 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 Clifford R. "Cliff" Bayer was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Bayer won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 21. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15 and defeated Kirsten Hooker (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clifford Bayer |
64.8% | 12,858 | |
| Democratic | Kirsten Hooker | 35.2% | 6,978 | |
| Total Votes | 19,836 | |||
2010
Bayer won re-election to District Seat 21B in 2010 against Democrat Sean Carrick. He defeated Thomas E. Dayley in the Republican primary on May 25th by a margin of 3,437 to 2,034. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clifford Bayer (R)
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13,661 | 73.3% | ||
| Sean Carrick (D) | 4,985 | 26.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Clifford Bayer won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 21B receiving 66.2% of the vote (17,097 votes), ahead of Democrat Steven Dillehay who received 33.8% of the vote (8,732 votes).[13]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clifford Bayer (R)
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17,097 | 66.2% | ||
| Steven Dillehay (D) | 8,732 | 33.8% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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2015
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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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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Personal
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When he served in the state legislature, Bayer was married to his wife, Nicole.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Clifford + Bayer + Idaho + Senate"
See also
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Cliff Bayer on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho State Journal, "Little appoints senator to seat vacated by her son," January 28, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 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, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Russell Fulcher (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 21 2012–2019 |
Succeeded by Regina Bayer (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Tom Dayley (R) |
