Jeffrey Thompson (Idaho)
Jeffrey Thompson (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 30A. Thompson assumed office in 2008. Thompson left office on November 30, 2018.
Thompson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 30A. Thompson lost in the Republican primary on May 15, 2018.
Biography
Thompson earned his B.S. in Finance from Liberty University in 1986 and his M.S. in human resource development from Idaho State University in 2006. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a consultant for the Idaho National Laboratory.
Committee assignments
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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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology, Vice chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology, Chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy and Technology |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
Campaign themes
2012
Thompson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Strengthening Education
- Excerpt: "In order to ensure that the money we spend on education is used efficiently, we must address the issue of School District Consolidation. There are more school districts in Idaho than in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado combined."
- Revitalizing our Economy
- Excerpt: "It has always made sense to me that just as individuals and businesses must stay lean in lean times, the government must also reduce expenditures and operate efficiently. Business must not be burdened, but rather enabled by government policies."
- Maintaining the Proper Role of Government
- Excerpt: "The federal government should provide protection, not direction.State government has the duty to execute on those roles that are outlined in the State Constitution. The community should govern at the community level – the government closest to the people is that which governs best."
- Preserving Family Values
- Encouraging Support for the Idaho National Laboratory
Higher education
Rep. 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. Grant 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.[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Jeffrey Thompson (Idaho) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A
Gary Marshall defeated Pat Tucker in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gary Marshall (R) | 72.6 | 11,730 |
| Pat Tucker (D) | 27.4 | 4,430 | ||
| Total votes: 16,160 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A
Pat Tucker advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pat Tucker | 100.0 | 539 | |
| Total votes: 539 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A
Gary Marshall defeated incumbent Jeffrey Thompson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Marshall | 59.7 | 3,269 |
 | Jeffrey Thompson | 40.3 | 2,205 | |
| Total votes: 5,474 | |||
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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 Jeff Thompson defeated Matt P. Dance in the Idaho House of Representatives District 30A general election.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 30A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeff Thompson Incumbent |
77.03% | 15,295 | |
| Democratic | Matt P. Dance | 22.97% | 4,561 | |
| Total Votes | 19,856 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Matt P. Dance ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 30A Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 30A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Matt P. Dance (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jeff Thompson ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 30A Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 30A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeff Thompson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Incumbent Jeff Thompson defeated Steve Yates in the Republican primary and defeated David G. Hay (C) in the general election.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Thompson Incumbent |
84% | 9,262 | |
| Constitution | David G. Hay | 16% | 1,768 | |
| Total Votes | 11,030 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jeffrey Thompson Incumbent |
51.1% | 2,431 |
| Steve Yates | 48.9% | 2,323 |
| Total Votes | 4,754 | |
2012
Thompson won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 30A. He defeated Trimelda Concepcion McDaniels in the Republican primary[13] and defeated David G. Hay (C) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Thompson Incumbent |
83.4% | 14,533 | |
| Constitution | David G. Hay | 16.6% | 2,884 | |
| Total Votes | 17,417 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jeffrey Thompson |
86.8% | 3,341 |
| Trimelda Concepcion McDaniels | 13.2% | 507 |
| Total Votes | 3,848 | |
Endorsements
Thompson's website lists the following endorsements, among others:[17]
- My wife, Chanin Bargelski Thompson
- Speaker of the House, Lawerence Denney
- Senator Dean Mortimer
- Representative Janice McGeachin
- Bonneville County Commissioner Roger Christensen
2010
Thompson won re-election to District Seat 33A in 2010 against Democrat Jerry Shively. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[18]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 33A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeffrey Thompson (R)
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5,411 | 52.6% | ||
| Jerry Shively (D) | 4,881 | 47.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Jeffery Thompson won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 33A receiving 50.9% of the vote (7,465 votes), ahead of Democrat Jerry Shively who received 49.1% of the vote (7,195 votes).[19]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 33A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeffery Thompson (R)
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7,465 | 50.9% | ||
| Jerry Shively (D) | 7,195 | 49.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Thompson had a wife, Chanin.
Recent news
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Jeff Thompson's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Jeff Thompson on Facebook
- Jeff Thompson on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Jeff Thompson, "Issues," accessed October 19, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "House clears higher education budget, sends measure to governor," April 1, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ 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, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 6 July 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Jeff Thompson, "Endorsements," accessed October 19, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roy Lacey (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 30A 2012-2018 |
Succeeded by Gary Marshall (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 33A 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Janet Trujillo (R) |
