Julie Yamamoto
Julie Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jarom Wagoner |
| Succeeded by | Kent Marmon |
| Constituency | 10th district Seat A (2020–2022) 11th district Seat A (2022–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | College of Idaho (BA, MA) University of Idaho (EdD) |
Julie Yamamoto is an American politician and retired educator. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 11th District. She served at the helm of the House Education Committee starting in 2023.[1]
Early life and education
Yamamoto was born in Nampa, Idaho. She is of Japanese descent.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the College of Idaho and a Doctor of Education from the University of Idaho.[3]
Career
Yamamoto has worked as a teacher and school administrator.[4] She was the chair of the Assistance League of Boise Canyon County Branch.
Idaho House of Representatives
Yamamoto defeated incumbent Jarom Wagoner in the Republican primary with 58.27% of the vote.[5] In the 2020 general election, Yamamoto faced Democratic nominee Rebecca Yamamoto Hanson, with whom she had no familial relation.[2] She defeated Hanson with 67.4% of the vote.[6] Yamamoto lost her race in the 2024 Republican primary to Kent Marmon.[7]
During her first term in office, she sat on the House Education Committee. Yamamoto was reelected in the 2022 election. In 2023, she became head of the House Education Committee.[1]
References
- ^ a b Dittenber, Sadie (January 4, 2023). "Retired teacher takes over Idaho Legislature's House Education Committee". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Spacek, Rachel (October 10, 2020). "District 10 candidates share Japanese heritage, Canyon County roots". Idaho Press. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Julie Yamamoto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ "Julie Yamamoto". Idaho Voter Guide. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Results".
- ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "GOP incumbents Winder, Yamamoto ousted by primary challengers". Boise State Public Radio. May 23, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.