Wendy Jaquet
Wendy Jaquet (b. September 16, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 25A since 1994. She served as State House Minority Leader from 1998 to 2012.
Jaquet earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Washington in 1965 and later earned her Master's Degree in Political Administration from the University of Washington in 1967.
Before becoming a Representative, Jaquet is a Conference Tour Guide.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jaquet served on these committees:
- Appropriations
- Environment, Energy and Technology
- Joint Finance-Appropriations
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration
- Joint Millennium Fund Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jaquet served on these committees:
- Appropriations
- Environment, Energy and Technology
- Finance-Appropriations Committee, Idaho Legislature
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration
- Millennium Fund Committee, Idaho Legislature
Elections
2012
Jaquet did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Jaquet won re-election to District Seat 25A in 2010 with no opposition. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 25A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Wendy Jaquet (D)
|
9,356 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Wendy Jaquet won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 25A receiving 63.4% of the vote (11,440 votes), ahead of Republican Jeff Faulkner who received 36.6% of the vote (6,608 votes).[2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 25A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Wendy Jaquet (D)
|
11,440 | 63.4% | ||
| Jeff Faulkner (R) | 6,608 | 36.6% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wendy is married to Jim Jaquet. They have two children and reside in Ketchum, Idaho.
Recent news
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External links
- Wendy Jaquet's personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives - Wendy Jaquet
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Wendy Jaquet on LinkedIn
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 25A 1994–2012 |
Succeeded by Maxine Bell (R) |
