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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Scott_Syme > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Scott_Syme.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Syme > Source revision: 1353504647 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/Idaho_Legislative_District_11) |term_start = December 1, 2016 |term_end = December 1, 2022 |predecessor = [Gayle Batt](/source/Gayle_Batt) |successor = [Judy Boyle](/source/Judy_Boyle) (redistricting) |birth_date = |birth_place = [Weiser, Idaho](/source/Weiser%2C_Idaho) |death_date = |death_place = |party = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) |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](/source/United_States_Army_Reserve) |service_years = 1982–2014 }} }} '''Scott Syme''' is an American politician from Idaho. Syme is a former [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) member of [Idaho House of Representatives](/source/Idaho_House_of_Representatives) for District 11, seat A. == Early life == Syme was born in [Weiser, Idaho](/source/Weiser%2C_Idaho). Syme is a 5th-generation native of Idaho. Syme graduated from [Weiser High School](/source/Weiser_High_School).{{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}} == Education == In 1976, Syme earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the [College of Idaho](/source/College_of_Idaho). Syme graduated from [United States Army Command and General Staff College](/source/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](/source/University_of_Puget_Sound).{{cite web|title=Scott Syme's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/103820/scott-syme|publisher=[Vote Smart](/source/Vote_Smart)|accessdate=February 3, 2020}} == Career == In 1982, Syme served in the [United States Army Reserve](/source/United_States_Army_Reserve), until 2014. Syme has served two tours in [Iraq](/source/Iraq). Syme retired from the military as a colonel. Syme also served as a consultant and advisor for the [United States Army](/source/United_States_Army). 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](/source/Caldwell%2C_Idaho). On May 27, 2008, Syme sought for a seat in the [United States Senate](/source/2008_United_States_Senate_election_in_Idaho) unsuccessfully in the Republican Primary Election. Syme was defeated by [Jim Risch](/source/Jim_Risch) with 65.3% of the votes. Syme received 13.5% of the votes.{{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}} On November 8, 2016, Syme won the election and became a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) member of [Idaho House of Representatives](/source/Idaho_House_of_Representatives) for District 11, seat A. Syme defeated Edward Savala with 80.4% of the votes.{{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}} On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Syme won the election unopposed and continued serving District 11, seat A.{{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}}{{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}} == Personal life == Syme's wife is Patti Syme (who since June 2020 serves has Chair of Canyon County Republicans).{{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}} They have four children. Syme and his family live in [Wilder, Idaho](/source/Wilder%2C_Idaho).{{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}} == 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] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Syme, Scott}} Category:Living people Category:Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives Category:Year of birth missing (living people) Category:21st-century members of the Idaho Legislature --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Scott Syme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Syme) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Syme?action=history)). 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