Britt Raybould
Britt Raybould | |
|---|---|
| President of National Potato Council | |
| Assumed office January 2020 | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 34 Seat B | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dell Raybould |
| Succeeded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Dell Raybould (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Boise State University, Westminster College |
| Occupation | CFO, politician |
| Known for | First woman President of National Potato Council |
Britt Raybould is an American CFO and politician from Idaho. Raybould was a member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 34, seat B. Raybould is the first woman president of National Potato Council.
Early life and education
Raybould was born in Idaho. Raybould is a fourth-generation Idahoan. Raybould's father is Jeff Raybould, a farmer. Raybould's mother is Vickie Raybould. Raybould's grandfather is Dell Raybould, a former politician. Raybould's grandmother is Vera Raybould. In 1997, Raybould graduated from Sugar-Salem High School.[1][2][3][4] In 2001, Raybould earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Boise State University. In 2003, Raybould earned a master's degree in communication from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah.[1]
Career
In 2016, Raybould became the chief financial officer of Raybould Brothers Farms, a potato farm in Idaho.[1]
In January 2020, Raybould became the president of National Potato Council. Raybould is also the first woman president of National Potato Council. Raybould succeeded Larry Alsum.[5]
Political career
In 2001, Raybould's political career began when she became an intern for Dirk Kempthorne, governor of Idaho.[1]
Madison County Republican Youth Committeeperson (2015 – 2020)[6]
Idaho Republican Party Region 7 Secretary (2016 – 2018)[6]
Elections
2022
Raybould ran against incumbent Ron Nate, and won the primary with 50.3% to Nate's 49.7% - a slim 36 vote margin.[7] Raybould is unopposed in the general election.
2020
Raybould was defeated by past Idaho legislator Ronald M. Nate taking only 47.79% of the vote.[8]
2018
Raybould defeated Elaine King and Marshall H. Merrell with 44.2% of the vote[9] to replace her retiring grandfather Dell Raybould.[10] Raybould was unopposed in the general election.[11]
Awards
2020 Spudwoman of the Year. Sponsored by Lockwood Equipment.[4]
Personal life
Raybould lives in Plano, Idaho.[1] In 2020, Raybould's hometown is St. Anthony, Idaho.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Britt Raybould's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Britt Raybould". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Britt Raybould to run for Idaho House". localnews8.com. January 18, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c Jennings, Zeke (May 2020). "2020 Spudwoman of the Year Britt Raybould". spudman.com. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Britt Raybould becomes National Potato Council's first female president". spudman.com. January 19, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "About » Britt Raybould | Idaho House, District 34B". 2021-08-23. Archived from the original on 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ "Election Results – Idaho Secretary of State".
- ^ "Election Night Results".
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ Price, Mike; EastIdahoNews.com (2018-01-18). "Longtime Idaho legislator announces retirement, endorses granddaughter for seat". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-23.