Nicole LeFavour
Nicole LeFavour is a former Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 19 from 2008 to 2012. LeFavour was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Idaho.
LeFavour graduated from the University of California with her Bachelor's degree in cognitive performance in 1987. LeFavour earned her teaching credentials from San Francisco State University in 1988. LeFavour earned her master's degree in writing from the University of Montana in 1990.
In addition to being a Senator, LeFavour is a teacher in Idaho's public schools.
Before becoming a Senator, LeFavour was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2008. LeFavour was also a volunteer coordinator to defeat a statewide anti-gay ballot measure in 1994.
LeFavour lost to incumbent Mike Simpson (R) on November 6, 2012.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, LeFavour served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, LeFavour served on these committees:
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Commerce and Human Resources
- Finance Committee.
- Health and Welfare
Elections
2012
Idaho State Senate
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
LeFavour did not run for re-election in 2012.
U.S. House
LeFavour ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Idaho's 2nd District. LeFavour won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3] LeFavour defeated Jack Wayne Chappell in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mike Simpson and M.C. Heileson ran in the Republican primary, with Simpson winning the Republican nomination. Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of March 9, 2012. The primary elections were held on May 15, 2012.[4] She was defeated by incumbent Michael K. Simpson in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mike Simpson Incumbent |
65.1% | 207,412 | |
| Democratic | Nicole LeFavour | 34.8% | 110,847 | |
| Write-in (Democratic) | Jack Wayne Chappell (Write-in) | 0.1% | 235 | |
| Total Votes | 318,494 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State "November 6, 2012 General Election Results" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nicole LeFavour |
84.1% | 10,528 |
| Jack Wayne Chappell | 15.9% | 1,997 |
| Total Votes | 12,525 | |
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
LeFavour had no opposition in the May 25 primary. She ran against Debra S. Miller in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating her.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 19 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nicole LeFavour (D)
|
10,246 | 68.8% | ||
| Debra S. Miller (R) | 4,655 | 31.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, LaFavour won the election for the Idaho State Senate, District 19 receiving 71.3% of the vote (15,163 votes), ahead of Republican Chuck Meissner who received 28.7% of the vote (6,111 votes).[6]
| Idaho State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nicole LaFavour (D) | 15,163 | 71.3% | ||
| Chuck Meissner (R) | 6,111 | 28.7% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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LeFavour is in a civil union with Carol Growoski and lives in Boise, Idaho.
External links
- Sen. LeFavour's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Nicole LeFavour on Facebook
- Nicole LeFavour on Twitter
- Nicole LeFavour on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Idaho"
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates" accessed April 30, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 19 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) |
