Eric Anderson (politician)

Eric Anderson
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 1 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2004 – November 30, 2014
Preceded byJohn Campbell
Succeeded byHeather Scott
Personal details
Born
Eric R. Anderson

(1956-05-31) May 31, 1956
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Priest Lake, Idaho
Alma materEastern Washington University
ProfessionOwner, Priest Lake Construction

Eric R. Anderson (born May 31, 1956 in Spokane, Washington)[1] was a Republican member of the Idaho State Representative representing District 1 in the A seat from 2004 to 2014.[2]

Early life, education, and career

Anderson earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Eastern Washington University.

Idaho House of Representatives

Committee assignments

  • Commerce and Human Resources Committee from 2004-2006
  • Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee from 2004-2014
  • State Affairs Committee from 2004-2014
  • Business Committee from 2006-2008
  • Resources and Conversation Committee from 2012-2014
  • Ways and Means Committee from 2012-2014, serving as chairman

Elections

District 1 - Boundary County and part of Bonner County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2004 Primary[3] Eric Anderson 3,392 100%
2004 General[4] Eric Anderson 8,399 50.2% Steve Elgar 7,538 45.0% Frank Reichert 810 4.8%
2006 Primary[5] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 3,369 100%
2006 General[6] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 6,869 50.9% Steve Elgar 6,634 49.1%
2008 Primary[7] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 3,225 70.9% Daniel Lawrence 1,325 29.1%
2008 General[8] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 10,030 54.4% Steve Elgar 8,404 45.6%
2010 Primary[9] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 4,418 100%
2010 General[10] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 10,978 100%
2012 Primary[11] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 4,090 63.9% Donna Capurso 1,886 29.5% Louis Kins 419 6.6%
2012 General[12] Eric Anderson (incumbent) 13,599 71.0% Andrew Sorg 5,567 29.0%

References

  1. ^ "House Membership: Eric R. Anderson". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Representative Eric R. Anderson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  3. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.