| Office | Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 8th district |
|---|---|
| Term start | August 2, 2012 |
| Term end | December 1, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Ken Roberts |
| Successor | Matthew Bundy (redistricting) |
| Birth place | Cascade, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Idaho State University (BBA) |
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]
Early life and education
Gestrin was born in Cascade, Idaho. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Idaho State University.
Career
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
- Education Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
Elections
| 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% |
| 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
- ^ "Representative Terry Gestrin's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Terry Gestrin will replace Roberts on November ballot". Messenger Index. July 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Prentice, George (August 2, 2012). "Terry Gestrin Appointed to Fill Ken Roberts' Vacant House Seat". Boise Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.