John Sandy
Introduction
John Sandy is a former chair of the Idaho Republican Party and Idaho Senator serving District 22.
Personal Life, Education and Career
John and his wife Robin have 1 child. Sandy attended University of Idaho earning a B.S.
Sandy owned livestock businesses and a small hydroelectric project.
Political Career
University of Idaho College Republican Chair during the 1960s
Vice Chairman of Idaho Republican Party
Chief of Staff during Jim Risch's seven-month tenure as Governor in 2006
Headed Risch's transition team after the Risch was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006
Risch's chief of staff since 2009
Idaho Senate
Was appointed by Phil Batt to serve District 22. He won election for his first full term in 1996, was reelected in 1998 and 2000. He served has assistant majority leader of the state Senate from 1996 - 2002.
Idaho Republican Party Chair
Sandy was first elected has chair in 2002. Chose not to run for reelection has state chair in 2004 due to backing Gov. Dirk Kempthorne's temporary sales tax increase in 2003 and of some special interests for supporting a smoking ban.Which he felt like would make him less likely to win. Had China (Veldhouse) Gum (2002-2004) has his Executive Director.