Grant Burgoyne
Grant Burgoyne (Democratic Party) was a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 16. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. He left office on December 1, 2022.
Burgoyne ran for election to the Boise City Council to represent Seat 2 in Idaho. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Burgoyne previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 16A from 2008 to 2014. He was State House Assistant Minority Leader from 2013 to 2014. Burgoyne has served as State Senate Minority Caucus Leader since 2015.
Biography
Burgyone earned his B.S. from the University of Idaho and his J.D. from the University of Kansas. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Burgoyne was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Joint Millennium Fund Committee
- Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee
- Judiciary and Rules Committee
2019-2020
Burgoyne was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
- Change in Employee Compensation Committee
- Joint Millennium Fund Committee
- Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee
- Judiciary and Rules Committee
- Local Government and Taxation Committee
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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| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
| • Local Government and Taxation |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burgoyne served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Judiciary and Rules |
| • Local Government and Taxation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burgoyne served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burgoyne served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules and Administration |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burgoyne served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules and Administration |
| • Local Government |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
Issues
Selling the Governor's mansion
Grant Burgoyne drafted legislation that would force the state to sell the Governor's mansion. Self-made billionaire J.R. Simplot donated the Simplot Mansion to the state in December of 2004.
“I intend to introduce legislation to sell the governor’s mansion if I am re-elected,” said Burgoyne in an Oct. 28 debate with Perez.
This hilltop home boasts a nice view of Boise and was valued at $2.8 million Simplot gave it to the state. It is unused at this time.
The fund paying for upkeep of the house – mowing, watering, and electricity – is running out. The fund, money saved from the sale of a previous governor’s mansion, began with $1.5 million in the coffers, but has since dwindled to a little more than $1 million, according to reports.
Robert Geddes said that anyone working on legislation to sell the mansion should be respectful to the Simplot family. “Is it an option to sell it?” asked Geddes.
“Yes, I think that’s an option, but we need to extend courtesy to the Simplot family and ask them about it. Maybe even offer it back to them,” said Geddes.[1]
Storage company business
Idaho plans to own and operate a storage company business.
“It’s a direct affront to our understanding of the clear distinctions between private/public activities,” wrote Michael T. Scanlon Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Washington,D.C.-based Self Storage Association.
"It’s socialism," State Rep. Burgoyne said. "That is a piece of socialism, when the government operates a for-profit business. That’s what socialism is.” He said: “I will just say I’m troubled by the endowment’s venturing into operating businesses … It’s something to be approached with great caution.”
The state has owned buildings in downtown Boise since 1998, so it plans to use them for commercial storage, charging a price.[2]
Higher education
Rep. Jeff Thompson sponsored the measure to fund the four-year public universities and colleges with $209 million in FY 2012, which passed on a 47-21 vote during the 2011 session. That budget is a $7.6 million reduction from fiscal year 2011.
Though state support dropped, budgets for universities and colleges increased by about 5 percent, because of the addition of various funding measures, including student fees. In fiscal year 2011, this budget received $377.6 million in total funding, a number that will jump to $396.7 million in fiscal year 2012.
Rep. Thomas Trail said professors are fleeing the state for other institutions.
“We are just not adequately supporting higher education” said Trail.
Rep. Phylis King said businesses often open new operations in areas of the country that are able to provide an educated workforce. King argued that continual education cuts would cause businesses to be wary to move to the Gem State.
“We are not providing that [an educated workforce] when we cut * Education,” said King.
Rep. Burgoyne said “our best and brightest are leaving us” because of cuts. He said that the state is not funding enough education to keep up with the global economy. “America must be No. 1, but we are not doing our job,” said Burgoyne.[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Boise, Idaho (2023)
General election
General election for Boise City Council Seat 2
Incumbent Colin Nash defeated Hillary Smith, Grant Burgoyne, and Jesse Gonzales in the general election for Boise City Council Seat 2 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Colin Nash (Nonpartisan) | 45.6 | 4,086 |
| Hillary Smith (Nonpartisan) | 33.2 | 2,980 | ||
 | Grant Burgoyne (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 1,528 | |
| Jesse Gonzales (Nonpartisan) | 4.1 | 371 | ||
| Total votes: 8,965 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
Grant Burgoyne did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 16
Incumbent Grant Burgoyne defeated LeeJoe Lay in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grant Burgoyne (D) | 62.3 | 15,128 |
 | LeeJoe Lay (R) | 37.7 | 9,154 | |
| Total votes: 24,282 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16
Incumbent Grant Burgoyne advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grant Burgoyne | 100.0 | 4,446 |
| Total votes: 4,446 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16
LeeJoe Lay advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | LeeJoe Lay | 100.0 | 2,747 |
| Total votes: 2,747 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 16
Incumbent Grant Burgoyne defeated LeeJoe Lay in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grant Burgoyne (D) | 65.2 | 12,784 |
| LeeJoe Lay (R) | 34.8 | 6,819 | |
| Total votes: 19,603 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16
Incumbent Grant Burgoyne advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grant Burgoyne | 100.0 | 3,576 |
| Total votes: 3,576 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16
LeeJoe Lay advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | LeeJoe Lay | 100.0 | 2,806 |
| Total votes: 2,806 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ryan McDonald (R)
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 Grant Burgoyne defeated Ryan McDonald in the Idaho State Senate District 16 general election.[4][5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Grant Burgoyne Incumbent |
57.02% | 11,360 | |
| Republican | Ryan McDonald | 42.98% | 8,563 | |
| Total Votes | 19,923 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Grant Burgoyne ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho State Senate District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Grant Burgoyne Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Ryan McDonald ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho State Senate District 16, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ryan McDonald (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. Grant Burgoyne was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Joel Robinson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Burgoyne defeated Robinson in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grant Burgoyne |
60.4% | 8,563 | |
| Republican | Joel Robinson | 39.6% | 5,623 | |
| Total Votes | 14,186 | |||
2012
Burgoyne won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Lee-Mark Ruff (R) and Jeffrey Laing (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grant Burgoyne Incumbent |
54% | 10,158 | |
| Republican | Lee-Mark Ruff | 38.4% | 7,230 | |
| Libertarian | Jeffrey Laing | 7.6% | 1,427 | |
| Total Votes | 18,815 | |||
2010
Burgoyne won re-election to District Seat 16A in 2010 against Republican Ralph D. Perez. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[16]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Grant Burgoyne (D)
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5,934 | 52.7% | ||
| Ralph Perez (R) | 5,319 | 47.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Grand Burgoyne won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 16A receiving 55,7% of the vote (9,096 votes), ahead of Republican Joan Cloonan who received 44.3% of the vote (7,225 votes).[17]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 16A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Grand Burgoyne (D)
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9,096 | 55.7% | ||
| Joan Cloonan (R) | 7,225 | 44.3% | ||
Campaign themes
2023
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2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17.
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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20.
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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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Personal
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Burgoyne and his wife, Christy, have two children.
See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "Burgoyne crafting legislation to force sale of governor’s mansion," November 15th, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "Storage company just the beginning; Idaho has big business expansion plans," January 6th, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "House clears higher education budget, sends measure to governor," April 1st, 2011
- ↑ 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, "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 | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 16 2014-2022 |
Succeeded by Alison Rabe (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 16A 2008-2014 |
Succeeded by John McCrostie (D) |
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