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American congressman in idaho
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Biography
Introduction
Ed Morse (born in Prosser, Washington) is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2012 representing District 2 in the B seat.
Early life, education, and career
Morse earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from University of Idaho and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Idaho House of Representatives
In 2012, after redistricting, Morse challenged incumbent representative and tax protester Phil Hart in a four-way primary and won the Republican nomination and the general election. In 2014, Morse was challenged in the Republican primary and lost to Eric Redman.
Committee assignments
Morse served on the Business Committee, the Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, and the Health and Welfare Committee from 2012 to 2014.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary | Ed Morse | 1,984 | 35.4% | Phil Hart (incumbent) | 1,746 | 31.2% | Ron Vieselmeyer | 1,116 | 19.9% | Fritz Wiedenhoff | 751 | 13.4% | |||||
| 2012 General | Ed Morse | 13,555 | 63.3% | Dan English | 7,868 | 36.7% | |||||||||||
| 2014 Primary | Ed Morse (incumbent) | 1,849 | 39.0 % | Eric Redman | 2,897 | 61.0% |