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Sue Chew

Susan Beatrice Chew (March 31, 1958 – April 17, 2024) was an American politician who was the Democratic Idaho State Representative from 2006 on, representing District 17 in the B seat.[1]

Sue Chew
Chew in 2022
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 17 Seat B
In office
December 1, 2006 – April 17, 2024
Preceded byJanet Miller
Succeeded byMegan Egbert
Personal details
Born(1958-03-31)March 31, 1958
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedApril 17, 2024(2024-04-17) (aged 66)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Francisco
ProfessionPharmacist, educator

Early life and education

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Sue Chew was born in California on March 31, 1958. Her father was one of the first lawyers in California to be of Chinese descent.[2] Chew earned her bachelor's degree in biology and natural resources from University of California, Berkeley, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of California, San Francisco.[3]

Illness and death

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Chew was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, and died from this disease in April 2024, at the age of 66.[4][5]

Elections

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2020

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Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[6] Chew defeated Republican nominee Anthony T. Dephue with 66% of the vote.[7]

2018

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Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[8] Chew defeated Republican nominee David L. DeHaas with 69.7% of the vote.[9]

2016

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Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[10] Chew defeated Republican nominee Tabby Jolley with 62.6% of the vote.[11]

2014

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Chew ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary[12] and general election.[13]

2012

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Chew was opposed by Greg Nielson in the Democratic primary, Chew won with 88.9% of the vote.[14] Chew defeated Republican nominee Chad Inman and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger in the general election with 62.7% of the vote.[15]

2010

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Chew and Loughrey were both unopposed for their primaries, setting up a rematch; Chew won the Democratic primary with 766 votes.[16] Turnout for the general election was lower by nearly 6,000 votes than in 2008, with Chew winning with 5,591 votes (59.4%) against Loughrey.[17]

2008

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Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[18] Chew defeated Republican nominee Daniel A. Loughrey with 64.7% of the vote.[19]

2006

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Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary, winning with 875 votes[20] Chew defeated incumbent Republican Representative Janet J. Miller and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier, with 58.38% of the vote.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Idaho Legislature, 2024 Legislation, House Bills, House Resolutions, Bill Number HR007
  3. ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Idaho's longest-serving Democratic Representative Sue Chew dies". ktvb.com. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Sue Chew, Idaho's longest-serving democratic legislator, has died". KIVI. April 18, 2024. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "2020 State Primary:Voter Turnout". Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  7. ^ "2020 General Election Results – Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  10. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  11. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  12. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  14. ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  16. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  17. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  18. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  19. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  20. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  21. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
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