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Ken Andrus
Ken Andrus (b. July 14, 1935) is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 28A from 2004 to 2016.
Andrus did not seek re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Andrus earned his B.S. from the University of Idaho in 1960. His professional experience includes working as a cattle rancher.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Andrus served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs, Chair |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Andrus served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs, Chair |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Andrus served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Andrus served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • State Affairs |
Campaign themes
2014
Andrus' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "Governmental spending must decrease because the raising of taxes during a recession is unacceptable. I will continue to stand for limited taxes and promote decreases in government spending."
Protect Individual Freedoms Guaranteed under Federal and State Constitutions
- Excerpt: "I support Traditional Family Values which keep our families strong and Idaho's lifestyle vibrant. I have voted and will continue to vote to maintain personal freedoms as long as I serve you in Boise."
Support Education
- Excerpt: "I will continue supporting Education to have preferential funding in the budget. I will encourage for stronger Education priorities which give our children the best chance to compete in an ever-changing world."
Support Business
- Excerpt: "I will advocate changing laws to make our state business friendly. We must stop duplicating regulations and forming duplicate agencies hindering business growth. I know we must be business friendly to bring the jobs that Southeast Idaho needs for its people to thrive."
Elections
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 Ken Andrus (R) did not seek re-election.
Randy Armstrong defeated Steve Landon in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A general election.[2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Randy Armstrong |
64.96% | 12,499 | |
| Democratic | Steve Landon | 35.04% | 6,741 | |
| Total Votes | 19,240 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Steve Landon ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 28A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve Landon (unopposed) | |
Randy Armstrong defeated Tari L. Jensen, Kay Jenkins and Lance B. Kolbet in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Republican primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 28A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Randy Armstrong |
48.57% | 2,007 | |
| Republican | Tari L. Jensen | 18.32% | 757 | |
| Republican | Kay Jenkins | 17.69% | 731 | |
| Republican | Lance B. Kolbet | 15.42% | 637 | |
| Total Votes | 4,132 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
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. Marshall D. Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ken Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary. Evans withdrew on July 14, 2014, and was replaced by Kurtis R. Workman. Workman was defeated by Andrus in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ken Andrus Incumbent |
64.4% | 8,431 | |
| Democratic | Kurtis R. Workman | 35.6% | 4,668 | |
| Total Votes | 13,099 | |||
2012
Andrus won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 28A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Sam McKee (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ken Andrus Incumbent |
62.7% | 12,344 | |
| Democratic | Sam McKee | 37.3% | 7,333 | |
| Total Votes | 19,677 | |||
2010
Andrus won re-election to District Seat 29A in 2010 against Democrat James W. Allen. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[15]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ken Andrus (R)
|
8,591 | 61.0% | ||
| James W. Allen (D) | 5,492 | 39.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Ken Andrus won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 29A receiving 56.2% of the vote (11,044 votes), ahead of Democrat Allen Andersen who received 43.8% of the vote (8,623 votes).[16]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ken Andrus (R)
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11,044 | 56.2% | ||
| Allen Andersen (D) | 8,623 | 43.8% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Idaho Freedom Index
The Idaho Freedom Foundation, a conservative nonprofit organization, released its "Idaho Freedom Index" in 2013. The index was designed to show how Idaho legislators voted on the principles the foundation seeks to promote. It measured each state legislator based on how they voted on economic issues and on bills that created or eliminated government agencies, programs, and regulations. A higher score indicated that the legislator voted more in favor of the values supported by the organization.[17] Andrus received a score of 50 points in the 2013 index, ranking 27th out of 70 members of the Idaho House of Representatives that were evaluated for the study.
Personal
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Andrus and his wife, Colleen, have eight children.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ken + Andrus + Idaho + House"
See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Ken Andrus on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ kenandrus.com, "Issues," accessed September 16, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Idaho Freedom Foundation, "2013 Freedom Index," accessed August 19, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dennis Lake (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 28A 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Randy Armstrong (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 29A 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Carolyn Meline (D) |
