Edgar Malepeai
Edgar J. Malepeai (born August 7, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 30 from 2002 to 2012. He served as State Senate Minority Leader from 2011 to 2012.
In addition to being a Senator, Malepeai is a teacher.
In the 2008 and 2009 legislative sessions, Richard Sagness served as an official substitute for Malepeai who has taken a leave to care for his wife during an illness.[1].
In April of 2009, Malepeai's wife died after enduring a long illness[2].
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Malepeai served on this committee:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Malepeai served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Malepeai did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Malepeai had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Terry Andersen in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 30 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Edgar Malepeai (D)
|
5,045 | 54.6% | ||
| Terry Andersen (R) | 4,195 | 45.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Edgar Malepeai won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 30 receiving 12,815 votes. He ran unopposed.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edgar Malepeai (D)
|
12,815 | |||
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Personal
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Malepeai is widowed. He has four children and resides in Pocatello, Idaho.
Recent news
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External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Spokane Spokesman, "Stennett, Malepeai to miss session kickoff," January 17, 2009
- ↑ "Idaho Democratic Party" In memory of Brenda Malepeai, April 3, 2009
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 30 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Dean Mortimer (R) |
