Introduction
Luke Malek is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2012 representing District 4 in the A seat.
Education
Malek earned his bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho and his JD from the University of Idaho College of Law.
Idaho House of Representatives
Committee Assignments
- Appropriations Committee
- Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
- Joint Finance-Appropriates Committee
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (vice-chairman)
Malek previously served on the Health and Welfare Committee from 2013-2014 and the Local Government Committee 2013–2016.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary | Luke Malek | 1,959 | 65.5% | Jeff Ames | 1,032 | 34.5% | |||||||
| 2012 General | Luke Malek | 10,417 | 57.5% | Janet Callen | 7,016 | 38.7% | Ray Writz | 681 | 3.8% | ||||
| 2014 Primary | Luke Malek (incumbent) | 1,751 | 52.7% | Toby Schindelbeck | 1,571 | 47.3% | |||||||
| 2014 General | Luke Malek (incumbent) | 8,729 | 100% | ||||||||||
| 2016 Primary | Luke Malek (incumbent) | 2,263 | 58.4% | Arthur Macomber | 1,614 | 41.6% | |||||||
| 2016 General | Luke Malek (incumbent) | 14,229 | 68.8% | Patrick Mitchell | 6,447 | 31.2% |
Idaho's 1st Congressional District
Malek stated on June 27, 2017 that he is considering a run for Idaho's 1st congressional district in 2018; he stated "The people of the 1st District deserve a representative who will fight for jobs, for education and for the future of Idaho's families. I have been discussing running for Congress with close family and friends, and recognize that serving our district is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly. I am humbled by the kind encouragement I have received from many I trust, and am continuing to contemplate what this new path in public service would mean for my family, my firm and the people I am currently serving."
On August 15, 2017 Malek announced his run for Idaho Congressional District 1.
Malek took third losing to David H. Leroy and Russ Fulcher taking only 14.3% of the vote.