Van Burtenshaw
Van Burtenshaw | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 35th, Seat A district | |
In office December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | JoAn Wood |
Succeeded by | Jerald Raymond |
Member of the Idaho Senate from the 35th district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1957 or 1958 (age 66–67) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Joni Burtenshaw |
Alma mater | Ricks College |
Occupation | Farmer, rancher, livestock dealer, politician |
Van Burtenshaw is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate for District 35.
Career
On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A.[1] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A.[2] [3]
On May 15, 2018 Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%. On November 6, 2018 he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed.[4][5]
Burtenshaw says he is pro-life, strong supporter of second amendment, and believer in the United States Constitution.[6]
Personal life
Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have 5 children and 12 grandchildren. [7] He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.[8] He has an associate degree from Ricks College.
References
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Van Burtenshaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Van Burtenshaw". Ballotpedia.
- ^ Sunderl, Nate (14 May 2018). "East Idaho Elects: Rep. Van Burtenshaw and Jud Miller seek District 35 Senate seat". East Idaho News.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Sen. Van Burtenshaw (R-Idaho) biography | Idaho Cattle Association". id--beefusa.capwiz.com.