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American politician
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17 February 1947(Twin Falls, USA)
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Brigham Young University
Ball State University
The details
Biography
Introduction
Lee Heider (born February 17, 1947) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, first elected in 2010. Heider represents the 24th District, which contains most of the city of Twin Falls.
Early life and career
Heider was born and raised in Twin Falls. He is married to Jan, has six children, and 22 grandchildren. He is owner of a flooring company in Twin Falls and served in the United States Air Force. Heider holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's of public administration from Ball State University.
Previously Heider served as a member of the Twin Falls City Council and as vice mayor of Twin Falls.
Idaho Senate
In the Idaho Senate Heider is a member of the following committees:
- Health and Welfare
- Resources and Environment (chair)
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Primary | Lee Heider | 2,630 | 57.2% | Charles Coiner (incumbent) | 1,965 | 42.8% | |||
| 2010 General | Lee Heider | 8,566 | 100% | ||||||
| 2012 Primary | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 3,052 | 100% | ||||||
| 2012 General | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 10,003 | 64.3% | Pat Marcantonio | 5,545 | 35.7% | |||
| 2014 Primary | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 2,767 | 100% | ||||||
| 2014 General | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 6,687 | 64.6% | Shelley Gardner | 3,660 | 35.4% | |||
| 2016 Primary | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 3,082 | 100% | ||||||
| 2016 General | Lee Heider (incumbent) | 10,698 | 64.1% | Deborah Silver | 6,004 | 35.9% |
Awards
- Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts of America