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Neil Anderson (Idaho)
Neil Anderson (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 31A. Anderson assumed office on December 1, 2012. Anderson left office on December 1, 2020.
Anderson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 31A. Anderson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Representative Anderson was born in Rexburg, Idaho, and as of January 2020 resides in Blackfoot. He graduated from Ricks College and Idaho State University. Anderson's professional experience includes working for U.S. West in management roles and for Edward Jones Investments as a financial advisor. He has also worked as a rancher.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Change in Employee Compensation Committee, Co-chair
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
- House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Vice 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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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Ways and Means, Chair |
| • Change in Employee Compensation, Chair |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Change in Employee Compensation, Co-chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
Elections
2020
Neil Anderson did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 31A
Incumbent Neil Anderson won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 31A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Neil Anderson (R) | 100.0 | 11,170 |
| Total votes: 11,170 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 31A
Incumbent Neil Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 31A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Anderson | 100.0 | 5,680 |
| Total votes: 5,680 | |||
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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 Neil Anderson ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 31A general election.[2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 31A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Neil Anderson Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,183 | |
| Total Votes | 14,183 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Neil Anderson defeated David L. Esplin in the Idaho House of Representatives District 31A Republican primary.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 31A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Neil Anderson Incumbent |
67.38% | 1,855 | |
| Republican | David L. Esplin | 32.62% | 898 | |
| Total Votes | 2,753 | |||
| 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. Incumbent Neil A. Anderson was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
2012
Anderson won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 31A. He defeated Robert Butler, Mike Duff and R. David Moore in the Republican primary on May 15, 2012, and defeated Barbara Ann Clark (D)[10] in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil A. Anderson |
72.6% | 12,414 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Ann Clark | 27.4% | 4,681 | |
| Total Votes | 17,095 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Neil A. Anderson |
39.8% | 2,497 |
| R. David Moore | 22.4% | 1,408 |
| Robert B. Butler | 20.2% | 1,268 |
| Mike Duff | 17.5% | 1,099 |
| Total Votes | 6,272 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20.
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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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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign Website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Anderson's "Political Courage Test" responses
Footnotes
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature", "Rep. Neil Anderson," accessed February 22, 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, "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, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 12, 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Marc Gibbs (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 31A 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by David Cannon (R) |
