Summary
Tony Potts (born 1976/77) was an appointed Republican Idaho state senator. He served only one session of the Idaho legislature, filling the unexpired of term of Bart Davis, before losing in the Republican primary to Dave Lent.
Tony Potts | |
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| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office October 10, 2017 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bart Davis |
| Succeeded by | Dave Lent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 or 1977 (age 46–47) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Biography edit
Potts graduated from Brigham Young University. He is active in the local Republican party and unsuccessfully ran for Bonneville County Commission in 2016.[1] He works as a property manager and salesman in Idaho Falls.[2]
Following the resignation of longtime Senator Bart Davis in order to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Idaho, Potts was selected by Governor Butch Otter to fill the vacancy. He was chosen over State Representative Bryan Zollinger and Mark Fuller, chairman of the Bonneville County Republican Party.[3][4]
Potts lost by a close to a two-to-one margin in the May 15th, 2018 Republican Primary to David Lent.[5]
References edit
- ^ Russell, Betsy Z. (October 15, 2017). "Eye on Boise: Lawmaker thankful for 'America, the land of redemption'". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Gov. Otter names Tony Potts to fill vacant Senate seat". Meridian Press. October 11, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Russell, Betsy Z. (October 10, 2017). "Otter picks Potts to serve out Davis' Senate term". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ Hanian, John (October 10, 2017). "Potts Named to Fill Idaho Senate Vacancy Left by Bart Davis Departure". Office of Governor Butch Otter. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ Clark, Bryan (May 15, 2018). "Lent beats Potts, will face Sehlke in the general". Post Register. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.