Van Burtenshaw is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 35th district. He previously represented the same district in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Van Burtenshaw
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 35th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2018
Preceded byJoAn Wood
Succeeded byJerald Raymond
Personal details
Born1957 or 1958 (age 66–67)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoni Burtenshaw
Children5
EducationRicks College (AA)

Education

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He has an associate degree from Ricks College.[1]

Career

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On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A.[2] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A.[3][1]

On May 15, 2018, Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%. On November 6, 2018, he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed.[4][5]

Burtenshaw is anti-abortion and a gun rights supporter.[6]

Personal life

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Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have five children and 12 grandchildren.[7] He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Van Burtenshaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  5. ^ "Van Burtenshaw". Ballotpedia.
  6. ^ Sunderl, Nate (14 May 2018). "East Idaho Elects: Rep. Van Burtenshaw and Jud Miller seek District 35 Senate seat". East Idaho News.
  7. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  8. ^ "Sen. Van Burtenshaw (R-Idaho) biography | Idaho Cattle Association". id--beefusa.capwiz.com.
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