Don Cheatham
Don Cheatham (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 3. Cheatham assumed office on December 1, 2018. Cheatham left office on December 1, 2020.
Cheatham (Republican Party) ran for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 3. Cheatham won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Cheatham did not file to run for re-election in 2020.[1]
Cheatham is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 3B from 2014 to 2018.
Biography
Cheatham's professional experience includes working in law enforcement and as a vice president and regional manager for Bank of America.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cheatham was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Education |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cheatham served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
Elections
2020
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
Don Cheatham did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 3
Don Cheatham defeated Patrick Lippert in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Don Cheatham (R) | 72.2 | 12,226 |
| Patrick Lippert (D) | 27.8 | 4,707 | ||
| Total votes: 16,933 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 3
Patrick Lippert advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Patrick Lippert | 100.0 | 1,013 | |
| Total votes: 1,013 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 3
Don Cheatham advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 3 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Cheatham | 100.0 | 4,276 |
| Total votes: 4,276 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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 Don Cheatham ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3B general election.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don Cheatham Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,891 | |
| Total Votes | 16,891 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Don Cheatham defeated Peter Riggs in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3B Republican primary.[5][6]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 3B, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Don Cheatham Incumbent |
50.87% | 1,865 | |
| Republican | Peter Riggs | 49.13% | 1,801 | |
| Total Votes | 3,666 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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. Don Cheatham defeated Greg Gfeller and Jeff Ward in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Don Cheatham |
41.6% | 1,450 |
| Jeff Ward | 29.7% | 1,037 |
| Greg Gfeller | 28.7% | 1,000 |
| Total Votes | 3,487 | |
Campaign themes
2016
Cheatham's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Economy and business
- Excerpt: "Don supports business growth and will oppose tax increases. He will work to identify ways to attract larger businesses and industry that will supply our areas with jobs and grow our economy."
Pro-life
- Excerpt: "Adopted as a baby, Don believes in the protection of the sanctity of life."
Right to bear arms
- Excerpt: "Don is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment."
Property rights and privacy
- Excerpt: "As your representative, Don will work tirelessly to protect your property rights and also spearhead legislation to protect the privacy and security of your personal data."
Education
- Excerpt: "Don is dedicated to quality education reform through innovative solutions, local control and school choice. Don’s mother was a teacher in the public school system for over 40 years."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "Don will work hard to give veterans a voice & the support they deserve."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
- Idaho State Senate
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho House of Representatives
- Idaho House Committees
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Don Cheatham on Facebook
- Profile from Open States
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Idaho Secretary of State, "2020 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 18, 2020
- ↑ Don Cheatham campaign website, "About," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Don for Idaho, "Issues," accessed April 26, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Nonini (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 3 2018-2020 |
Succeeded by Peter Riggs (R) |
| Preceded by Frank Henderson (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 3B 2014-2018 |
Succeeded by Tony Wisniewski (R) |
