R. Steven 'Steve' Bair (born April 9, 1958) is a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate. He represents the 31st District since 2012. He previously served in District 28 from 2006 to 2012.
Steve Bair | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Williams |
| Succeeded by | Van Burtenshaw (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 28th district (2006–2012) 31st district (2012–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1958 Blackfoot, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Peggy Jean Bartschi
(m. 1980; died 1982)Lori Kae Belnap
(m. 1983; died 2024) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Retired farmer, agricultural sales |
Early life, education, and career
editBair was born native and resident of Blackfoot, Idaho. He graduated in 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland, ID. Bair is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bair is married to Lori Kae Belnap and together they have five children. He attended Ricks College, earning a degree in Farm Crops Management. In addition to being a Senator, Bair was also a farmer. Bair was a Precinct Committeeman.
Idaho Senate
editCommittees
editBair is currently serving on the following committees:[1]
- Joint Finance and Appropriations - Chairman
- Resources & Environment
Elections
edit| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Primary[2] | Steve Bair | 2,658 | 62.6% | Paul Clark | 1,588 | 37.4% |
| 2006 General[3] | Steve Bair | 7,312 | 61.8% | Butch Hulse | 4,512 | 38.2% |
| 2008 Primary[4] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 4,316 | 100% | |||
| 2008 General[5] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 11,524 | 100% | |||
| 2010 Primary[6] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,157 | 100% | |||
| 2010 General[7] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 9,416 | 100% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary[8] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,610 | 100% | |||
| 2012 General[9] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 11,048 | 64.4% | Cherie Harding Clawson | 6,104 | 35.6% |
| 2014 Primary[10] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,071 | 100% | |||
| 2014 General[11] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 9,100 | 100% | |||
| 2016 Primary[12] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 2,461 | 100% | |||
| 2016 General[13] | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 13,954 | 100% |
References
edit- Notes
- ^ "Senate Committees – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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