Thomas F. Loertscher (born January 4, 1944, in Park City, Utah)[1] is an American politician, and former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, in the District 32 B seat.
Thomas Loertscher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Eulalie Teichert Langford |
| Succeeded by | Chad Christensen |
| In office December 1, 1986 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Chadband |
| Succeeded by | Elaine Smith |
| Constituency | District 32 Seat B (1986-92, 2012-18) District 31 Seat B (2004-12) District 30 Seat B (1992-2002) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1944 Park City, Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican (formerly) |
| Residence | Iona, Idaho |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Website | reptom |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1966–1972 |
Education edit
Loertscher graduated from Park City High School and earned his BS in accounting from the University of Utah.[citation needed]
Elections edit
2020 edit
Loertscher took second losing to Jon Walker in the Republican Primary for Bonneville County Commissioner District 2.[2]
2018 edit
After losing in the 2018 Republican Primary to challenger Chad Christensen, Loertscher abandoned his Republican Party affiliation to run an Independent write-in campaign for his legislative seat.[3] Loertscher went on to the November general election to lose to Christensen again, 2,247 votes to Christensen's 11,044.[4] Butch Otter would later be censured over his support over the independent run by the Idaho Republican Party.[5][6]
2012 edit
Loertscher was redistricted to District 32, and with Republican Representative Erik Simpson not running, Loertscher won the three-way May 15, 2012 Republican Primary with 4,257 votes (54.4%),[7] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,416 votes (73.7%) against Democratic nominee Ralph Mossman,[8] his challenger from 2008 and 2010.
2010 edit
Loertscher and Mossman were both unopposed for their May 25, 2010 primaries, setting up a rematch; Loertscher won his with 6,003 votes,[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General Election with 9,965 votes (68.4%) against Mossman.[10]
2008 edit
Loertscher won the four-way May 27, 2008 Republican Primary with 3,157 votes (44.4%),[11] and won the November 4, 2008 General Election with 15,421 votes (98.2%) against write-in candidate Ralph Mossman.[12]
2006 edit
Langford challenged Loertscher in a rematch for the May 23, 2006 Republican Primary; Loertscher won with 3,697 votes (56.3%),[13] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General Election, winning with 12,170 votes.[14]
2004 edit
Loertscher challenged incumbent Republican Representative Eulalie Langford for the District 31 B seat in the May 25, 2004 Republican Primary, and won with 3,953 votes (50.73%),[15] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2004 General election, winning with 14,393 votes.[16]
2002 edit
Redistricted to 31A, and with Republican Representative Dennis Lake redistricted to 28A, Loertscher lost the May 28, 2002 Republican Primary to Representative Larry Bradford,[17] Bradford won the General election and held the seat until 2008.
2000 edit
Loertscher won the May 23, 2000 Republican Primary with 2,656 votes (59.9%),[18] and won the November 7, General election with 8,523 votes (62.4%) against Democratic nominee Claire Ashton-Heckathorn.[19]
1998 edit
Loertscher was unopposed for both the May 26, 1998 Republican Primary, winning with 3,780 votes,[20] and the November 3, 1998 General election, winning with 9,025 votes[21]
1996 edit
Loertscher won the May 28, 1996 Republican Primary with 2,291 votes (58%),[22] and won the November 5, 1996 General election with 8,326 votes (63.5%) against Democratic nominee Steven Fernandez.[23]
1994 edit
Loertscher was unopposed for both the May 24, 1994 Republican Primary, winning with 3,120 votes,[24] and the November 8, 1994 General election, winning with 10,037 votes.[25]
1992 edit
With Republican Representative JoAn Wood redistricted to District 26A, Loertscher won the District 30 B seat 1992 Republican Primary and the November 3, 1992 General election.
1990 edit
Loertscher was originally elected in the District 30 D Seat in the November 6, 1990, General election.
References edit
- ^ "House Membership: Thomas F. Loertscher". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ "May 19, 2020 - Official Primary Election Results".
- ^ "E. Idaho lawmaker's write-in campaign fails". Boise, Idaho: KTVB. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ Riley, Bunch (January 5, 2019). "Idaho GOP passes new rules, resolutions; Gov. Little swears in Fulcher amid constituents". Idaho Press. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ Jensen, Matthew (January 5, 2019). "Idaho Republican Party Submitted Proposed Resolutions 2019 State Central Committee Winter Meeting January 4 – 5, 2019" (PDF). idgop.org. Idaho Republican Party. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 23, 2000 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 24, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 8, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
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