Steven Thayn
| Steven P. Thayn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 8 | |
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Assumed office December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Sheryl Nuxoll |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 11 Seat A | |
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In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Skippen |
| Succeeded by | Gayle Batt |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 30, 1954 Richland, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sheryll |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Emmett, Idaho |
| Alma mater |
Treasure Valley Community College Boise State University |
| Profession | teacher, farmer |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)[1][2] |
| Website |
steventhayn |
Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954 in Richland, Washington)[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2006 representing District 11 in the A seat.[2]
Education
Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to District 8, and since incumbent Republican Senator Sheryl Nuxoll was redistricted to District 7, Thayn is seeking the district's open senate seat; he won the three-way May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 3,312 votes (44.6%), facing Democratic nominee Joanna Claussen[3] and Kirsten Richardson in the November 6, 2012 general election.
- 2004 Thayn challenged District 11 incumbent Republican Senator Brad Little in the May 25, 2004 primary, coming in second in the three-way race.[4]
- 2006 Thayn defeated incumbent Republican Representative Kathy Skippen in the May 23, 2006 primary, winning with 2,759 votes (52.3%);[5] he won the November 7, 2006, general election with 9,294 votes (75.44%) against Constitution Party nominee Kirsten Richardson.[6]
- 2008 In the close three-way May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Thayn won with 2,074 votes (38.3%);[7] he won the November 4, 2008, general election with 11,538 votes (59.9%) against Democratic nominee Bob Solomon.[8]
- 2010 Thayn won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 3,464 votes (65.1%) against Mike Pillin;[9] he was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 11,687 votes.[10]
References
- 1 2 "House Membership: Steven P. Thayn". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- 1 2 "Representative Steven 'Steve' P. Thayn's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
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