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Dean Cameron
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| Dean Cameron | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Ricks College (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 20, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Burley, Idaho | |
| Profession | Insurance Salesman | |
| Religion | Mormon | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Cameron graduated with his Associate's degree in Political Science from BYU-Idaho in 1984.
In addition to being a Senator, Cameron is an insurance salesman. Cameron has worked in the insurance industry since 1984.
Before being a Senator, Cameron was active in the Idaho Republican Party as a Youth Committeeman and a Precinct Committeeman.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cameron has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cameron served on these committees:
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Commerce and Human Resources.
- Finance Committee.
- Resources and Environment.[1].
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Dean Cameron has endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Cameron is running for Idaho State Senate in District 27. He defeated Douglas T. Pickett in the Republican primary on May 15 and is unopposed in the November 6 general election.[3]
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Cameron had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 26 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dean Cameron (R)
| 8,560 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Dean Cameron won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 26 receiving 70.8% of the vote (9,704 votes), ahead of Democrat Scott McClure who received 29.2% of the vote (3,998 votes).[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Cameron (R)
| 9,704 | 70.8% | ||
| Scott McClure (D) | 3,998 | 29.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Cameron received $42,000 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dean Cameron's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Telecom Alliance | $1,500 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,500 |
| Idaho Medical Association | $1,350 |
| Idaho Association Of Realtors | $1,250 |
| Idaho Soft Drink Association | $1,100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $42,000 |
2008
In 2008, Cameron collected $61,620 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| 3M | $1,500 |
| Idaho Republican Party | $1,500 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,400 |
Recent news
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District 26
Cameron represents Idaho Senate District 26. Senate District 26 includes most of Bingham County[8].
Personal
Dean is married to Linda Cameron. They have three children and reside in Rupert, Idaho.
External links
- Sen. Cameron's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
- Dean Cameron on Twitter
References
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
- ↑ Cameron Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
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| Preceded by ' | Idaho Senate District 26 1991–present | Succeeded by NA |
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