Elaine Smith
Elaine Smith (Democratic Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 29B. Smith assumed office in 2002. Smith left office on December 1, 2020.
Smith (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 29B. Smith won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On January 25, 2020, Smith announced that she would not seek re-election and would retire at the end of her term.[1]
Biography
Smith's professional experience includes working as a Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
- Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
- Business Committee
- Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
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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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • State Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • State Affairs |
| • Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy, and Technology |
| • State Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy and Technology |
| • State Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Oversight |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business |
| • Environment, Energy and Technology |
| • State Affairs |
Campaign themes
2014
Smith's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
| “ | Elaine Smith will continue to work hard to represent your values.
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Elections
2020
Elaine Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B
Incumbent Elaine Smith defeated Kevin Brown and Idaho Law in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elaine Smith (D) | 54.0 | 7,775 |
 | Kevin Brown (R) | 42.2 | 6,075 | |
 | Idaho Law (L) | 3.9 | 558 | |
| Total votes: 14,408 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B
Incumbent Elaine Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elaine Smith | 100.0 | 2,055 |
| Total votes: 2,055 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B
Kevin Brown defeated Molly Swallow in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 29B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Brown | 51.9 | 1,254 |
| Molly Swallow | 48.1 | 1,162 | |
| Total votes: 2,416 | |||
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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 Elaine Smith ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 29B general election.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elaine Smith Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,425 | |
| Total Votes | 13,425 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Elaine Smith ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 29B Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 29B, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent (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. Incumbent Elaine Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Terrel "Ned" Tovey was unopposed in the Republican primary. Smith defeated Tovey in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent |
58.9% | 6,532 | |
| Republican | Terrel "Ned" Tovey | 41.1% | 4,563 | |
| Total Votes | 11,095 | |||
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, she ran in District 29B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary[12] and defeated Craig Cooper (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elaine Smith Incumbent |
54.2% | 9,470 | |
| Republican | Craig Cooper | 45.8% | 7,988 | |
| Total Votes | 17,458 | |||
2010
Smith won re-election to District Seat 30B in 2010 against Republican David Bowen. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[15]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 30B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Smith (D)
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4,900 | 53.0% | ||
| Dave Bowen (R) | 4,344 | 47.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elaine Smith won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 30B receiving 56.9% of the vote (8,414 votes), ahead of Republican Chris Stevens who received 43.1% of the vote (6,382 votes).[16]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 30B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Smith (D)
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8,414 | 56.9% | ||
| Chris Stevens (R) | 6,382 | 43.1% | ||
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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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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Smith and her husband, Rich, have three children.
See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Elaine Smith on LinkedIn
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho State Journal, "Rep. Elaine Smith to retire, endorses Ruchti as successor," January 25, 2020
- ↑ elainesmith4house.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 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 6, 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 James Ruchti |
Idaho House of Representatives District 29B 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by James Ruchti (D) |
| Preceded by Jim Guthrie (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 30B 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Wendy Horman (R) |
