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Elizabeth Chavez
Elizabeth Chavez (b. November 28, 1946) was a Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives. She represented District 7A from 2006-2010. Chavez was last re-elected in November of 2008 with her term expiring in 2010.
Chavez graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Lewis-Clark State College in 1970.
Chavez is a retired teacher in Idaho's Public Schools.
Before becoming a Representative, Chavez was Chairwoman of the Nez Perce County Democratic Party from 2003 to 2006 and was a Precinct Committeewoman for the Nez Perce County Democratic Party from 1999 to 2006. Chavez also served as the Campaign Manager for former Idaho Representative Mike Mitchell from 2000 to 2004.
Committee assignments
2009-2010
Chavez was a member of these committees:
Elections
2010
Chavez lost her bid for re-election to District Seat 7A in 2010 to Republican Jeff Nesset. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Liz Chavez won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 7A receiving 13,608 votes. She ran unopposed.[2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Liz Chavez (D)
|
13,608 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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District 7-A
Chavez represented seat A in Idaho House District 7. District 7 includes all of Nez Perce County[3].
Personal
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Linda is married to Jerry Chavez. They have one child and reside in Lewiston, Idaho.
External links
- Liz Chavez's personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Idaho House District 7A 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Jeff Nesset |
