Lee Heider

Lee Heider
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 24th district
Assumed office
2010
Preceded by Charles Coiner
Personal details
Born (1947-02-17) February 17, 1947
Twin Falls, Idaho
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jan
Children 6
Profession Flooring Company Owner
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Lee Heider (born February 17, 1947) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, first elected in 2010. Heider represents the 24th District, which contains most of the city of Twin Falls.[1]

Early life and career

Heider was born and raised in Twin Falls. He is married to Jan, has six children, and 22 grandchildren. He is owner of a flooring company in Twin Falls and served in the United States Air Force. Heider holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's of public administration from Ball State University.[2][3]

Previously Heider served as a member of the Twin Falls City Council and as vice mayor of Twin Falls.[2][3]

Committees

In the Idaho Senate Heider is a member of the following committees:[4]

Elections

In May 2010 Heider defeated incumbent state senator Charles Coiner in the Republican primary. He was unopposed in the general election. Heider was elected to a second term in 2012, defeating Democrat Pat Marcantonio with 64 percent of the vote.[5]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Idaho State Legislature - Redistricting Commission - Summary" (PDF). Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  2. 1 2 "Lee Heider Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  3. 1 2 3 "Idaho State Legislature - Senate Membership". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  4. ↑ "Idaho State Legislature - Senate Committees". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Idaho Election Results". Sos.idaho.gov. 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
Idaho Senate
Preceded by
Charles Coiner		 Idaho State Senator
24th District
2010–present 		Incumbent
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