Thyra Stevenson
Thyra Stevenson was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 6A from 2012 to 2014 and 2016 to 2020. She held office until her death on May 11, 2020.[1]
Before she died, Stevenson was running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 6A. Because her death occurred after the date the ballot was finalized, Stevenson's name still appeared on the ballot in the election.
Biography
Representative Stevenson was born in Palo Alto, California, and at the time of her death resided in Nezperce, Idaho. She attended Lewiston High School, received her bachelor's degree in English from Boston University, her master's degree in Spanish from New York University in Madrid, and her doctorate in Latin American literature from the University of Washington. Her professional experience included working as a military contractor, an aircraft commander, a captain of large transport jets, and a high school and college Spanish teacher. She also served on the Lewiston City Council and Airport Advisory Board. Stevenson served as GOP precinct chair, ordained church elder, and member of the NRA.[2][3][1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Stevenson was assigned to the following committees:
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 |
| • Business |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stevenson served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agricultural Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
Elections
2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Aaron von Ehlinger won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aaron von Ehlinger (R)  | 100.0 | 18,909 |
| Total votes: 18,909 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Aaron von Ehlinger defeated incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aaron von Ehlinger | 78.1 | 4,157 |
 | Thyra K. Stevenson (Unofficially withdrew) | 21.9 | 1,169 | |
| Total votes: 5,326 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson defeated Rick Tousley in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thyra K. Stevenson (R) | 59.0 | 9,090 |
 | Rick Tousley (Independent) | 41.0 | 6,308 | |
| Total votes: 15,398 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thyra K. Stevenson | 100.0 | 3,024 |
| Total votes: 3,024 | |||
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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 Dan Rudolph (D) did not seek re-election.
Thyra Stevenson defeated Bob Blakey in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A general election.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thyra Stevenson |
56.55% | 10,600 | |
| Democratic | Bob Blakey | 43.45% | 8,144 | |
| Total Votes | 18,744 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Bob Blakey ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bob Blakey (unopposed) | |
Thyra Stevenson ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thyra Stevenson (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. Dan Rudolph was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rudolph defeated Stevenson in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Rudolph |
50.1% | 6,230 | |
| Republican | Thyra K. Stevenson Incumbent | 49.9% | 6,204 | |
| Total Votes | 12,434 | |||
2012
Stevenson won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A. Stevenson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 15 and defeated Pete Gertonson (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thyra K. Stevenson |
54.2% | 9,814 | |
| Democratic | Pete Gertonson | 45.8% | 8,294 | |
| Total Votes | 18,108 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Thyra K. Stevenson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Stevenson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[16]
Enhance Economic Opportunity
- Excerpt: "I believe we must focus on policies that foster the expansion of Idaho-based companies, create new business, and encourage entrepreneurship and investment. More private-sector jobs, expanded tax base, more productivity: all these elements flourish when government does not get in the way, but rather facilitates a higher quality of economic life, free of excessive regulation."
Strong Future - Empower Idahoans
- Excerpt: "Education is key to Idaho's prosperity. We must continue to provide our citizens with quality educational opportunities. In addition, affordability and access to quality health care is a pressing need. It will require innovative ideas and solutions to ensure Idaho leads the way."
Promote Responsible Government
- Excerpt: "Idahoans are fortunate to live in a state that respects the importance of zero-based budgeting and responsible fiscal planning. Our priorities include less regulation and common Sense Tax Structures."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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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Personal
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Stevenson had five children with her late husband, Walter Greenham.[17][1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Thyra Stevenson on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Idaho Press, "Idaho Rep. Thyra Stevenson dies at 75," May 12, 2020
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature", "Rep Thyra Stevenson," accessed March 6, 2020
- ↑ "Representative Thyra Stevenson", "About," accessed March 6, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ thyrastevensonidahohouse.com, "Campaign," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Thyra Stevenson, "About Thyra," accessed October 12, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dan Rudolph (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6A 2016-2020 |
Succeeded by Aaron von Ehlinger (R) |
| Preceded by Thomas Trail (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 6A 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Dan Rudolph (D) |
