Robert Anderst
Robert Anderst (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 12A. Anderst assumed office on December 1, 2012. Anderst left office on December 1, 2020.
Anderst (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 12A. Anderst won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Anderst was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Ways and Means Committee, Chair
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 |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Anderst served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology, Vice chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anderst served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
Elections
2020
Robert Anderst did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Robert Anderst defeated Patricia Day Hartwell in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Anderst (R) | 64.0 | 8,862 |
| Patricia Day Hartwell (D) | 36.0 | 4,985 | ||
| Total votes: 13,847 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Patricia Day Hartwell advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Patricia Day Hartwell | 100.0 | 1,090 | |
| Total votes: 1,090 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Robert Anderst advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Anderst | 100.0 | 3,628 |
| Total votes: 3,628 | |||
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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 Robert Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A general election.[1][2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 12A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Anderst Incumbent |
68.52% | 10,972 | |
| Democratic | Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt | 31.48% | 5,042 | |
| Total Votes | 16,014 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 12A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Robert Anderst ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 12A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Anderst 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. Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Robert Anderst defeated Roger L. Hunt in the Republican primary. Mabbutt was defeated by Anderst in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Anderst Incumbent |
69% | 6,589 | |
| Democratic | Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt | 31% | 2,967 | |
| Total Votes | 9,556 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Robert Anderst Incumbent |
51.4% | 1,598 |
| Roger L. Hunt | 48.6% | 1,508 |
| Total Votes | 3,106 | |
2012
Anderst won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A. He defeated Roger L. Hunt and Steve Nible in the Republican primary and defeated Tracy S. Volpi (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Anderst |
67.1% | 9,693 | |
| Democratic | Tracy S. Volpi | 32.9% | 4,759 | |
| Total Votes | 14,452 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Robert Anderst |
44.5% | 1,416 |
| Roger L. Hunt | 33.5% | 1,066 |
| Steve Nible | 22% | 699 |
| Total Votes | 3,181 | |
Campaign themes
2012
Anderst's campaign website described the following issues:[13]
- Excerpt: "I support free market solutions to our economic challenges. I support lower taxes and a regulatory structure that is pro growth."
- Excerpt: "I support Education reforms. I believe that the most important elements are: A system that rewards good teachers. Minimizes Administration, wherever possible."
- Excerpt: "I support Private Property Rights. I support the 2nd Amendment. I am pro life. I support traditional Marriage."
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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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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Personal
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Anderst is married and has two children.[14]
See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 candidates," accessed April 11, 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
- ↑ Robert Anderst, "Issues," accessed October 12, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Robert Anderst," accessed October 12, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Schaefer (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 12A 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Bruce Skaug (R) |
