John H. Tippets (born January 16, 1952) is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 31st district from 2011 to 2015, appointed by Governor Butch Otter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert L. Geddes.[1]
John H. Tippets | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office February 3, 2011 – July 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Geddes |
| Succeeded by | Mark Harris |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 32B district | |
| In office December 1, 1988 – December 1, 2000 | |
| Succeeded by | Clair Cheirrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1952 Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy |
| Children | 9 |
| Residence(s) | Bennington, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) Utah State University (MS) |
Early life and education edit
Tippets was born in Ogden, Utah. He earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree in human resource management from Utah State University.
Career edit
Outside of government, Tippets has worked as a public affairs manager for Agrium. Tippets was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 to 2000. He was appointed to serve as a member of the Idaho Senate in 2011, serving until July 2015. In 2015, Tippets resigned after being appointed director of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
Elections edit
- 2012 Re-districted to the 32nd district, Tippets won the May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 4,450 votes (57.1%) against R. Scott Workman.[2] He was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 general election.
- First took office in 1988, and won re-election in 1990 and 1992.
- 1994 Was unopposed for the May 24, 1994, Republican primary, winning with 4,549 votes,[3] and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994, general election, winning with 9,544 votes.[4]
- 1996 Was unopposed for the May 28, 1996, Republican primary, winning with 3,305 votes,[5] and was unopposed for the November 5, 1996, general election, winning with 9,828 votes.[6]
- 1998 Was unopposed for the May 26, 1998, Republican primary, winning with 3,757 votes,[7] and was unopposed for the November 3, 1998, general election, winning with 8,238 votes.[8]
Tippets was not a candidate for re-election in 2000.
References edit
- ^ Butch Otter (February 3, 2011). "John Tippets of Bennington named to fill District 31 Senate Vacance". Boise, Idaho: Governor of Idaho. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ 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 July 3, 2012.
- ^ 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 July 3, 2012.
- ^ 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 July 3, 2012.
- ^ 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 July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
External links edit
- John Tippets at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart