Maxine Bell
Maxine T. Bell (b. August 6, 1931) is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 25A from 1988 to 2018.
Bell did not seek re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Bell earned her B.S. from Idaho State University. During her time in the state House, her professional experience included working as a farmer and school librarian.
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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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Co-chair |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Co-Chair |
| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bell served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Co-Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bell served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations, Co-Chair |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Maxine Bell endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2018
Maxine Bell did not file to run for re-election.
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 Maxine Bell ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 25A general election.[2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 25A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Maxine Bell Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,839 | |
| Total Votes | 14,839 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Maxine Bell defeated Reggy A. Sternes in the Idaho House of Representatives District 25A Republican primary.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 25A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Maxine Bell Incumbent |
68.63% | 3,267 | |
| Republican | Reggy A. Sternes | 31.37% | 1,493 | |
| Total Votes | 4,760 | |||
| 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. Incumbent Maxine T. Bell was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
2012
Bell won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, she ran in District 25A. She was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Maxine Bell Incumbent |
100% | 14,035 | |
| Total Votes | 14,035 | |||
2010
Bell won re-election to District Seat 26B in 2010 against Democrat Cindy Shotswell. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 26B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maxine Bell (R)
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7,465 | 79.3% | ||
| Cindy Shotswell (D) | 1,950 | 20.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Maxine Bell won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 26B receiving 11,741 votes. She ran unopposed.[14]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 26B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maxine Bell (R)
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11,741 | |||
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 she served in the state House, Bell and her husband, Jack, had one child.
Recent news
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Official webpage
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wendy Jaquet (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 25A 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Laurie Lickley (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 26B 1988–2012 |
Succeeded by Donna Pence (D) |
