John Vander Woude

John Vander Woude (born in Paramount, California)[1] is an American politician. A Republican, he has been an Idaho State Representative since 2012 representing District 22 in the A seat.[2] He has been House Majority Caucus leader since 2013.[3]

John Vander Woude
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from District 22 Position A
Assumed office
December 1, 2012
Preceded byRich Wills
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from District 21 Position A
In office
December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2008
Preceded byBill Sali
Succeeded byRich Jarvis
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byRich Jarvis
Succeeded bySteven Harris
Personal details
BornParamount, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceNampa, Idaho, U.S.
ProfessionDairy farmer
Websitevanderwoudeforidaho.com
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1968-1970

He previously served in Idaho House of Representatives in District 21 seat A between 2006 and 2008.

Vander Woude's daughter, Lori Den Hartog, is currently serving in the Idaho Senate. This marked the first time a father and daughter have served together in the Idaho legislature.[4]

Early life and career

Vander Woude graduated high school and served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970, and worked as a dairy farmer until he retired.[5]

Elections

2020

Vander Woude defeated Chris Bruce in the Republican Primary with 69.7% of the vote.[6]

Vander Woude faces Diane Jensen in the general election.[6]

2018

Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election[7] and the general election.[8]

2016

Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election[9] and the general election.[10]

2014

Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election[11] and the general election.[12]

2012

Vander Woude was unopposed in the primary election [13] and the general election.[14]

2010

Vander Woude won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,740 votes (47.7%) in a three-way race against incumbent Representative Rich Jarvis and Michael D. Roy.[15] He won the November 2, 2010, general election with 13,361 votes (71.1%) against Sharon L. Fisher (D).[16]

2008

Vander Woude lost the May 27, 2008, Republican primary to challenger Rich Jarvis by 65 votes.[17] Jarvis won the November 4, 2008, general election with 16,798 votes (64.0%) against Sharon L. Fisher (D).[18]

2006

With the decision of 21A Representative Bill Sali to instead run for the Idaho's 1st congressional district for the U.S. House of Representatives, Vander Woude won the open seat's four-way May 23, 2006, Republican primary with 1,640 votes (38.9%);[19] he was unopposed in the November 7, 2006, general election and won with 13,635 votes.[20]

References
  1. "House Membership: John Vander Woude". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  2. "Representative John Vander Woude's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  3. "Rep. John Vander Woude – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  4. Holmes, Brian (March 16, 2016). "Daughter carries on legislative legacy". 7 KTVB.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  5. "Rep. John Vander Woude – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  6. "May 2020 Elections Results".
  7. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  8. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  9. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  10. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  11. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  12. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  13. 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 4, 2012.
  14. "2012 General Results Legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  15. 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 4, 2012.
  16. 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 4, 2012.
  17. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  18. 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 4, 2012.
  19. 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 4, 2012.
  20. 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 4, 2012.
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