Elaine Smith (born in Gooding, Idaho)[1] is a DemocraticIdaho State Representative representing District 29 in the B seat since 2012.[2] She previously represented District 30 Seat B from 2002-2012. She served as the House Minority Caucus Chair.
She defeated Terrel "Ned" Tovey in the general election with 58.9% of the vote.[9]
2012
Redistricted to 29B, Smith was unopposed for the Democratic primary.[10]
She defeated Craig Cooper in the general election with 54.2% of the vote.[11]
House of Representatives District 30 Seat B
2010
Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,418 votes,[12] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 4,900 votes (53.0%) against Dave Bowen (R).[13]
2008
Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,500 votes,[14] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 8,414 votes (56.9%) against Chris Stevens (R).[15]
2006
Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[16] and won the three-party November 7, 2006, general election with 6,495 votes (6206%) against Republican nominee Joshua Thompson and Vegors, running as the United Party nominee.[17]
2004
Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,379 votes,[18] and won the three-party November 2, 2004, general election with 8,375 votes (52.7%) against Paul Yochum (R) and Vegors (NL).[19]
2002
When District 30 B seat Republican Representative Thomas Loertscher was re-districted to District 31, Smith was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 2,078 votes,[20] and won the three-party November 5, 2002, general election with 5,947 votes (53.3%) against Republican nominee Farhana Hibbert and Natural Law Party nominee Ann Vegors.[21]
