Robert Nonini
Robert Nonini (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office on December 1, 2012. He left office on December 1, 2018.
Nonini (independent) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 5A. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Nonini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Nonini was born in Wallace, Idaho. His career experience includes working as a financial consultant.[1]
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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| • Education |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nonini served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nonini served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nonini served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation and Defense |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nonini served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation and Defense |
Issues
2011 Education Reform
Nonini has supported Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's K-12 education reform package. The first bill was sent to the governor on March 9, 2011. That bill will restrict collective bargaining rights for teachers to salaries and benefits only. Additionally, tenure would be phased out for new teachers and existing teachers without tenure. "Through this plan, we are going to attract and retain more quality teachers in Idaho by offering a two-year contract, increased pay and the opportunity to earn bonuses," Nonini said.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A
Incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Kristy Reed Johnson and Robert Nonini in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ron Mendive (R) | 73.3 | 19,883 |
 | Kristy Reed Johnson (D) | 18.8 | 5,100 | |
 | Robert Nonini (Independent)  | 7.9 | 2,131 | |
| Total votes: 27,114 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A
Kristy Reed Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristy Reed Johnson | 100.0 | 591 |
| Total votes: 591 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A
Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 5A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Mendive | 100.0 | 6,757 |
| Total votes: 6,757 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nonini in this election.
2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Janice McGeachin defeated Kristin Collum in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Janice McGeachin (R) | 59.7 | 356,507 |
 | Kristin Collum (D) | 40.3 | 240,355 | |
| Total votes: 596,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Kristin Collum defeated Jim Fabe in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristin Collum | 88.2 | 52,417 |
| Jim Fabe | 11.8 | 6,987 | ||
| Total votes: 59,404 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Janice McGeachin defeated Steve Yates, Marv Hagedorn, Robert Nonini, and Kelley Packer in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janice McGeachin | 28.9 | 51,098 |
 | Steve Yates | 27.3 | 48,269 | |
 | Marv Hagedorn | 15.1 | 26,653 | |
| Robert Nonini | 15.0 | 26,556 | |
 | Kelley Packer | 13.8 | 24,513 | |
| Total votes: 177,089 | |||
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2016
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Nonini ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 3 general election.[3][4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Nonini Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,990 | |
| Total Votes | 16,990 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Robert Nonini ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Idaho State Senate District 3, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Nonini Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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. Jerry Shriner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Bob Nonini defeated Patrick Whalen in the Republican primary. Nonini was unchallenged in the general election. Shriner was removed from the ballot before the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Bob Nonini Incumbent |
64.7% | 2,461 |
| Patrick Whalen | 35.3% | 1,345 |
| Total Votes | 3,806 | |
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Nonini won election for State Senate in District 3. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15 defeated Kristy Reed Johnson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Robert Nonini |
69% | 12,132 | |
| Democratic | Kristy Reed Johnson | 31% | 5,461 | |
| Total Votes | 17,593 | |||
2010
Nonini won re-election to District Seat 5A in 2010 against Democrat David Larsen. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 5A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Nonini (R)
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9,973 | 73.1% | ||
| David Larsen (D) | 3,674 | 26.9% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Robert Nonini won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 5A receiving 96.9% of the vote (15,850 votes), ahead of Democrat Karin Ducote who received 3.1% of the vote (515 votes).[13]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 5A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Nonini (R)
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15,850 | 96.9% | ||
| Karin Ducote (D) | 515 | 3.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Nonini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nonini's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Education and my continued support of STEM as it educates young people as to the needs in today’s workforce.
- Economic development and its use in education as it relates to STEM training.
- We need to protect our natural resources and utilize them, i.e. protect out water and utilize our minerals and timber.
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2014
Nonini's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Natural Resources
- Excerpt: "I support natural resource based industry and will support legislation for these industries to remain a viable part of North Idaho’s economy."
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "I support a positive business climate in Idaho and the continued recruitment of companies that pay good wages and offer good benefits."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Idaho’s revenue is based on a 3 legged stool; Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax and Sales Tax. I will work for fiscal responsibility in government and fight hard against any proposals to raise these taxes."
Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River
- Excerpt: "The EPA is a heavy-handed federal beauracracy attempting to dictate to the residents of North Idaho their will to expand the superfund site to include the entire Coeur d’Alene Basin. I will fight for local control as we know best here in North Idaho how to protect and manage one of our most valuable natural resources."
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe that all methods should be treated fairly and equally by the legislature. Parents deserve the right to choose how they educate their children, and should not be penalized for choosing one method over another."
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 he served in the state Senate, Robert had a wife, Cathyanne.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
- ↑ Fox News, "Idaho Votes to Phase Out Teacher Tenure, Restrict Collective Bargaining," March 9, 2011
- ↑ 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, "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, "2010 General election results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ bobnonini.com, "Issues," accessed September 4, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Steve Vick (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 3 2012-2018 |
Succeeded by Don Cheatham (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 5A 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Cindy Agidius (R) |
