Jason A. Monks (born 1967/1968)[1][2] is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 22.[3]
Jason Monks | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office February 12, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Megan Blanksma |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 22nd district Seat B | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Nielsen (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 55–56) Ridgecrest, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Monks served as assistant majority leader from 2019 and 2022 and was selected as majority leader in February 2024.[4]
Education edit
Monks earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.[5]
Elections edit
District 22B edit
2020 edit
Monks defeated Hedi Sorenon in the Republican primary with 61.51% of the vote.[6] Monks faces Nina Turner in the general election.[6]
2018 edit
Monks defeated Ronald DeBlauw in the Republican primary with 68% of the vote.[7] Monks was unopposed in the general election.[7]
2016 edit
Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary[8] and the general election.[9]
Monks supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016.[10]
2014 edit
Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary[11] and the general election.[12]
2012 edit
With Republican Representative Pete Nielsen redistricted to 23B.
Monks won the four-way Republican Primary with 942 votes (39.7%), defeating former Representative Fred Tilman.[13]
Monks won the General election with 10,080 votes (67.6%) against Democratic nominee Sharon Fisher.[14]
Mayor of Meridian edit
2010 edit
Monks ran for mayor of Meridian, Idaho[15] losing to Tammy de Weerd.[16]
References edit
- ^ "House Membership: Jason A. Monks". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article267664227.html
- ^ "Representative Jason Monks's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ Corbin, Clark (February 12, 2024). "Rep. Jason Monks named Idaho House majority leader". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Rep. Jason Monks – Idaho State Legislature".
- ^ a b "2020 May Primary Results".
- ^ a b "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Ted Cruz: Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Expanded Idaho Leadership Team". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ Prentice, George. "A Race to the Top in Meridian Mayoral Race". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Official Certified Results 2011" (PDF). www.meridiancity.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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