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John Andreason
John Andreason (b. April 20, 1929) was a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 15 from 2004 to 2012 and from 1966 to 1970. He died from cancer on October 16, 2017.[1]
Andreason graduated with his Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Idaho in 1974. Andreason served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1958.
Before becoming a Senator, Andreason was the Director of the Idaho Legislative Budget Office.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Andreason served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Andreason served on these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
John Andreason endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Andreason did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Andreason had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Warren W. Bean in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 15 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Andreason (R)
|
7,493 | 66.6% | ||
| Warren Bean (D) | 3,760 | 33.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Andreason won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 15 receiving 13,198 votes. He ran unopposed.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 15 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Andreason (R) | 13,198 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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District 15
Andreason represented Idaho Senate District 15. District 15 includes Ada County which represents the Greater Boise area[6].
Personal
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Andreason was married to Darlene Andreason. They had four children and lived in Boise, Idaho.
External links
- 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 15 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Fred S. Martin (R) |
- ↑ The Spokesman-Review, "Former longtime Sen. John Andreason dies at 88," October 17, 2017
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
