Max Black
Max Black (b. July 2, 1936) is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 15B from 1996 to 2012.
Black graduated with his Bachelor's in business administration from the University of Utah in 1962.
In addition to being a Representative, Black is an insurance agent.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Black served on these committees:
- Business, Chair
- State Affairs
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Black served on these committees:
- Business (Chair)
- State Affairs[1]
Elections
2012
Black did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Black won re-election to District Seat 15B in 2010 against Libertarian Marvin Gardner. He defeated Mark Patterson in the Republican primary on May 25th by a margin of 2,007 to 1,437. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Max Black (R)
|
8,188 | 78.7% | ||
| Marvin Gardner (L) | 2,215 | 21.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Max Black won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 15B receiving 54.3% of the vote (8,963 votes), ahead of Democrat Greg Funk who received 40.9% of the vote (6,747 votes) and Libertarian Marvin Gardner who received 4.8% of the vote (788 votes).[3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Max Black (R)
|
8,963 | 54.3% | ||
| Greg Funk (D) | 6,747 | 40.9% | ||
| Marvin Gardner (L) | 788 | 4.8% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Idaho House of Representatives - Max Black
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 15B 1996–2012 |
Succeeded by Mark Patterson (R) |
