{{short description|American politician from Idaho}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox officeholder |name = Scott Syme |image = |state_house = Idaho |district = District 11, seat A |term_start = December 1, 2016 |term_end = December 1, 2022 |predecessor = Gayle Batt |successor = Judy Boyle (redistricting) |birth_date = |birth_place = Weiser, Idaho |death_date = |death_place = |party = Republican |spouse = Patti Syme |children = 4 |module = {{Infobox military person |embed = yes |allegiance = {{flag|United States}} |branch = {{flag|United States Army}} |rank = Colonel |unit = United States Army Reserve |service_years = 1982–2014 }} }}
'''Scott Syme''' is an American politician from Idaho. Syme is a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 11, seat A.
== Early life == Syme was born in Weiser, Idaho. Syme is a 5th-generation native of Idaho. Syme graduated from Weiser High School.<ref name="argusobserver_syme2008">{{cite web|last=Neal|first=Matthew|date=January 2, 2008|title=Syme steps into Senate race|url=https://www.argusobserver.com/news/syme-steps-into-senate-race/article_40563266-d8ce-50fe-8a86-68069d3f5fba.html|website=argusobserber.com|accessdate=February 4, 2020}}</ref>
== Education == In 1976, Syme earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the College of Idaho. Syme graduated from United States Army Command and General Staff College and also graduated from Combined Arms Services and Services Staff School. He attended University of Puget Sound.<ref name="votesmart_syme">{{cite web|title=Scott Syme's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/103820/scott-syme|publisher=Vote Smart|accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref>
== Career == In 1982, Syme served in the United States Army Reserve, until 2014. Syme has served two tours in Iraq. Syme retired from the military as a colonel. Syme also served as a consultant and advisor for the United States Army.<ref name="votesmart_syme"/>
In 1991, Syme became the owner of Syme Farm in Idaho (not to be confused with Syme Farms located in Weiser, Idaho). In 2008, Syme became the co-owner of Syme Real Estate in Caldwell, Idaho.<ref name="votesmart_syme"/>
On May 27, 2008, Syme sought for a seat in the United States Senate unsuccessfully in the Republican Primary Election. Syme was defeated by Jim Risch with 65.3% of the votes. Syme received 13.5% of the votes.<ref name="argusobserver_syme2008" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2008/Primary/tot_stwd.htm |title=May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results Statewide Totals |website=sos.idaho.gov |date=May 27, 2008 |accessdate=February 4, 2020}}</ref>
On November 8, 2016, Syme won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 11, seat A. Syme defeated Edward Savala with 80.4% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/General/legislative_totals.html |title=November 8, 2016 General Election Results |date=November 8, 2016 |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Syme won the election unopposed and continued serving District 11, seat A.<ref name="votesmart_syme" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2018/General/legislative_totals.html |title=November 6, 2018 General Election Results |website=sos.idaho.gov |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.idahopress.com/news/elections/scott-syme-candidate-survey-for-district-house-seat-a/article_f19f9cdd-4798-57d1-9689-11d9fc6a57b8.amp.html |title=Scott Syme candidate survey for District 11, House Seat A |website=idahopress.com |date=May 11, 2018 |accessdate=February 4, 2020}}</ref>
== Personal life == Syme's wife is Patti Syme (who since June 2020 serves has Chair of Canyon County Republicans).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canyon County Republicans|url=https://www.facebook.com/2CGOP/posts/1671204579684697|access-date=August 20, 2020|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> They have four children. Syme and his family live in Wilder, Idaho.<ref name="votesmart_syme" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.idahopress.com/community/patti-syme-values-service-to-community/article_2a450926-b294-11e1-8d08-001a4bcf887a.amp.html |title=Patti Syme values service to community |website=idahopress.com |date=June 10, 2012 |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_Syme Scott Syme at ballotpedia.org] * [https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2017/id4278/ Representative Scott Syme at legislature.idaho.gov] * [http://www.signalamerican.com/content/state-elected-officials-have-family-ties-weiser State elected officials have family ties to Weiser]
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