John Tippets
John H. Tippets | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 32 | |
| In office February 3, 2011 – July 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Geddes |
| Succeeded by | Mark Harris |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 32 Seat B | |
| In office 1988–2000 | |
| Succeeded by | Clair Cheirrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1952 Ogden, Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy |
| Children | 9 |
| Residence | Bennington, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University Utah State University |
| Profession | Public affairs manager[1] |
John H. Tippets (born January 16, 1952 in Ogden, Utah) was a Republican Idaho State Senator beginning in 2011 representing the 31st (now 32nd) District, appointed by Governor Butch Otter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert L. Geddes.[2] In 2015 Tippets resigned after being appointed Director of the Department of Environmental Quality. Tippets was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 until 2000.
Education and career
Tippets earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree in human resource management from Utah State University. He has been a public affairs manager for Agrium.
Elections
- 2012 Re-districted to the 32nd district, Tippets won the May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 4,450 votes (57.1%) against R. Scott Workman.[3] He was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 general election.
- First took office in 1988, and won re-election in 1990 and 1992.
- 1994 Was unopposed for the May 24, 1994, Republican primary, winning with 4,549 votes,[4] and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994, general election, winning with 9,544 votes.[5]
- 1996 Was unopposed for the May 28, 1996, Republican primary, winning with 3,305 votes,[6] and was unopposed for the November 5, 1996, general election, winning with 9,828 votes.[7]
- 1998 Was unopposed for the May 26, 1998, Republican primary, winning with 3,757 votes,[8] and was unopposed for the November 3, 1998, general election, winning with 8,238 votes.[9]
Tippets was not a candidate for re-election in 2000.
References
- ^ "Senate Membership:". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Butch Otter (February 3, 2011). "John Tippets of Bennington named to fill District 31 Senate Vacance". Boise, Idaho: Governor of Idaho. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 24, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 8, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
External links
- John Tippets at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart