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Ken Andrus

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Ken Andrus
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 28A district
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016
Preceded byDennis Lake
Succeeded byRandy Armstrong
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 29A district
In office
December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byAllen Andersen
Succeeded byCarolyn Meline
Personal details
Born (1935-07-14) July 14, 1935 (age 89)
Marion, Utah, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseColleen Lloyd
Children8, including Kevin
Residence(s)Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S.
EducationBrigham Young University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1960–1962

Ken Andrus (born July 14, 1935)[1] is an American rancher and Republican who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016, representing the 28A and 29A districts. His son, Kevin Andrus, succeeded him in the legislature.

Early life and education

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Andrus was born in Marion, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry from Brigham Young University.[citation needed]

Elections

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Ken Andrus retired after the 2016 Idaho House of Representatives session.[2]

District 28

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2014

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Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] He defeated Kurtis R. Workman with 64.4% of the vote.

2012

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Redistricted to 28A, Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[4] He defeated Sam McKee with 62.7% of the vote.[5]

District 29

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2010

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Andrus ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] He defeated James ("Jim") W. Allen in the general election with 61.% of the vote.[7]

2008

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Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] Andrus won the general election with 11,044 votes (56.2%) against Allen R. Andersen.[9]

2006

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Unopposed for, Republican primary.[10] Andrus won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,404 votes (51.41%) against Allen R. Andersen.[11]

2004

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Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[12] He won the general election with 9,504 votes (51.9%) against Democratic Representative Allen R. Andersen.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "House Membership: Ken Andrus". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. ^ Service, Dave Goins Idaho News. "Ken Andrus reflects on pending retirement from Legislature". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. ^ 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 14, 2012.
  5. ^ "2012 General Results Legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  7. ^ "2010 General Results legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  11. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  12. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  13. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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