Elfreda Higgins
Elfreda Higgins is a former Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 16B from 2008 to 2012. She served as Assistant Minority Leader from 2011 to 2012.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Higgins served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Higgins served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Higgins announced in mid-November 2011 that she would not be seeking re-election in 2012. Due to redistricting Higgins was drawn into the same district as incumbents Max Black (R) and Grant Burgoyne (D).
“I have had numerous inquiries regarding my running for re-election next year. I am not going to run for a third term. My husband, Paul, and I want to spend more time with our family and friends and traveling. This will be my third 'retirement' and one I feel that I deserve,” she stated.[2]
2010
Higgins won re-election to District Seat 16B in 2010 against Republican Lee Mark Ruff. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Elfreda Higgins (D)
|
6,385 | 56.6% | ||
| Lee Mark Ruff (R) | 4,898 | 43.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elfreda Higgins won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 16B receiving 55% of the vote (9,017 votes), ahead of Republican Elizabeth Allan Hodge who received 45% of the vote (7,376 votes).[4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elfreda Higgins (D)
|
9,017 | 55% | ||
| Elizabeth Allan Hodge (R) | 7,376 | 45% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Elfreda is married to Paul Higgins. They have three children and reside in Garden City, Idaho.
External links
- Elfreda Higgins' personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Houses of Idaho house standing committees
- ↑ The Spokesman-Review, "Rep. Higgins to retire, redistricting would have pitted her against other incumbents," November 14, 2011
- ↑ 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 - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 16B 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Hy Kloc (R) |
