Douglas T. Pickett is an American politician and rancher serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 27A district. He assumed office on December 1, 2022.

Douglas Pickett
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 27A district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byScott Bedke
Personal details
BornTwin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
EducationBrigham Young University (BS)

Early life and education

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Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, Pickett graduated from Oakley Junior/Senior High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Brigham Young University in 1995. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pickett served a mission in Germany.[1]

Career

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With his brothers, Pickett co-owns and operates Pickett Ranch, which produces wheat, potatoes, beef, and lamb. He served as a commissioner of the Oakley Valley Cemetery District, vice chair of the Cassia County Gateway Powerline Task Force, and chair of the Cassia County Federal Lands Advisory Group. Pickett was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in November 2022, succeeding Scott Bedke.[2][3]

Elections

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District 27 - Cassia and Minidoka Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[4] Dean Cameron (inc.) 3,773 56.5% Douglas Pickett 2,900 43.5%

References

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  1. ^ "Doug Pickett". Republican Party of Idaho. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  2. ^ Hines, Kalama (2022-04-08). "Republicans Pickett, Voigt running to replace Scott Bedke in Seat 27A". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  3. ^ "Douglas T. Pickett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2014.