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Terry Gestrin

Summary

Terry F. Gestrin is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 8th district. He assumed office on August 2, 2012.[1]

Terry Gestrin
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from 8th district
In office
August 2, 2012 – December 1, 2022
Preceded byKen Roberts
Succeeded byMatthew Bundy (redistricting)
Personal details
BornCascade, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Donnelly, Idaho, U.S.
EducationIdaho State University (BBA)

Early life and education edit

Gestrin was born in Cascade, Idaho. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Idaho State University.

Career edit

After redistricting in 2012, Gestrin sought the 8th district seat in the Idaho Senate but was defeated in the May 2012 Republican primary by then-Representative Steven Thayn.

When Representative Ken Roberts was appointed to the Idaho State Tax Commission later in July, the Legislative District 8 Republican Central Committee selected Gestrin to take Roberts' place on the general election ballot for Seat A.[2]

Governor Otter appointed Gestrin to serve the remainder of Roberts' term.[3]

Committee assignments edit

  • Education Committee
  • Resources and Conservation Committee
  • Transportation and Defense Committee

Elections edit

District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[4] Terry Gestrin 2,053 27.6% Steven Thayn 3,312 44.6% Alan Ward 2,065 27.8%
District 8 House Seat A - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 General[5] Terry Gestrin (incumbent) 13,894 67.9% Karla Miller 7,405 34.8%
2014 Primary[6] Terry Gestrin (incumbent) 4,443 62.9% Ernest Walker 2,618 37.1%
2014 General[7] Terry Gestrin (incumbent) 12,848 99.1% Ammon Prolife (W/I) 111 0.9%
2016 Primary[8] Terry Gestrin (incumbent) 5,999 100%
2016 General[9] Terry Gestrin (incumbent) 16,745 74.1% Jocelyn Plass 5,864 25.9%

References edit

  1. ^ "Representative Terry Gestrin's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  2. ^ "Terry Gestrin will replace Roberts on November ballot". Messenger Index. July 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Prentice, George (August 2, 2012). "Terry Gestrin Appointed to Fill Ken Roberts' Vacant House Seat". Boise Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  8. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  9. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

External links edit

  • Terry Gestrin at legislature.idaho.gov
  • Campaign site