Stephen Hartgen
Stephen Hartgen is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 24B from 2008 to 2018.
Hartgen did not seek re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2018.
Hartgen died on December 31, 2021.[1]
Biography
Hartgen earned his B.A. in history from Amherst University, his M.A. from Brandeis University and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. During his time in the state House, Hartgen's professional experience included working as a business consultant.
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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| • Commerce and Human Resources, Chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hartgen served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources, Chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Joint Millennium Fund, Co-chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hartgen served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources, Chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hartgen served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Environment, Energy and Technology |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hartgen served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Education |
| • Environment, Energy and Technology |
Campaign themes
2016
Hartgen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Conservative Principles
- Excerpt: "I believe in limited government, individual accomplishment and opportunity and individual freedom and responsibility."
Gun Control
- Excerpt: "I believe the 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding a person's right to possess a firearm affirms what I have always thought was the clear meaning of the Second Amendment, which says the 'right of the people to bear arms shall not be abridged.'"
School prayer
- Excerpt: "The separation of church and state, as the Founding Fathers understood it, was never intended to remove prayers and expressions of faith from the public square of American life. Public schools should allow prayers and moments of silent reflection."
Human Life
- Excerpt: "I believe human life begins at conception. We should limit abortion to those situations involving rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. "
Gay Marriage
- Excerpt: "I believe the institution of traditional marriage should be protected in Idaho. By history, culture, Scripture and biology, marriage is intended as between a man and a woman, not in any other way."
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "Even as our economy expands, we should not let government grow beyond what we can afford."
Elections
2018
Stephen Hartgen 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 Stephen Hartgen defeated Catherine Talkington in the Idaho House of Representatives District 24B general election.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 24B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
61.27% | 10,161 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington | 38.73% | 6,422 | |
| Total Votes | 16,583 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Catherine Talkington ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 24B Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 24B, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Stephen Hartgen defeated Mary C. Bello in the Idaho House of Representatives District 24B Republican primary.[7][8]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 24B, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
58.99% | 2,103 | |
| Republican | Mary C. Bello | 41.01% | 1,462 | |
| Total Votes | 3,565 | |||
| 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. Catherine Talkington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Stephen Hartgen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Talkington was defeated by Hartgen in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
53.5% | 5,587 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington | 46.5% | 4,850 | |
| Total Votes | 10,437 | |||
2012
Hartgen won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 24B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Rosemary Fornshell (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
59.9% | 9,202 | |
| Democratic | Rosemary Fornshell | 40.1% | 6,164 | |
| Total Votes | 15,366 | |||
2010
Hartgen won re-election to District Seat 23B in 2010 against Democrat Bill Chisholm. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[15]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Hartgen (R)
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7,496 | 68.4% | ||
| Bill Chisholm (D) | 3,465 | 31.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Stephen Hartgen won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 23B receiving 64.8% of the vote (9,951 votes), ahead of Democrat Mike Ihler who received 35.2% of the vote (5,413 votes).[16]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 23B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Hartgen (R)
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9,951 | 64.8% | ||
| Mike Ihler (D) | 5,413 | 35.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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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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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Personal
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During his time in the state house, Hartgen had a wife, Linda.
Recent news
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Stephen Hartgen on Facebook
- Stephen Hartgen on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Magic Valley, "Former Rep. Stephen Hartgen dies," December 31, 2021
- ↑ stephenhartgen.com, "Issues," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 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, "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 Sharon Block (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 24B 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Linda Wright Hartgen (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 23B 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Pete Nielsen (R) |
