Van Burtenshaw | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | JoAn Wood |
| Succeeded by | Jerald Raymond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 or 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joni Burtenshaw |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Ricks College (AA) |
Van Burtenshaw is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 35th district. He previously represented the same district in the Idaho House of Representatives.
Education
He has an associate degree from Ricks College.[1]
Career
On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A.[2] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A.[3][1]
On May 15, 2018, Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%. On November 6, 2018, he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed.[4][5]
Burtenshaw is anti-abortion and a gun rights supporter.[6]
Personal life
Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have five children and 12 grandchildren.[7] He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Van Burtenshaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Van Burtenshaw". Ballotpedia.
- ^ Sunderl, Nate (14 May 2018). "East Idaho Elects: Rep. Van Burtenshaw and Jud Miller seek District 35 Senate seat". East Idaho News.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Sen. Van Burtenshaw (R-Idaho) biography | Idaho Cattle Association". id--beefusa.capwiz.com.
External links
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