Jason Monks
Jason A. Monks (born in Ridgecrest, California)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 22.[2] Monks currently serves as Assistant Majority Leader for the Idaho House of Representatives.[3]
Jason Monks | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Pete Nielsen |
Personal details | |
Born | Ridgecrest, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University (BS) |
Occupation | Business Owner, politician |
Website | monksforidaho |
Education
Monks earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.[4]
Elections
2020
Monks defeated Hedi Sorenon in the Republican primary with 61.51% of the vote.[5] Monks faces Nina Turner in the general election.[5]
2018
Monks defeated Ronald DeBlauw in the Republican primary with 68% of the vote.[6] Monks was unopposed in the general election. [6]
2016
Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary[7] and the general election.[8]
Monks supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016.[9]
2012
With Republican Representative Pete Nielsen redistricted to 23B.
Monks won the four-way Republican Primary with 942 votes (39.7%), defeating former Representative Fred Tilman.[12]
Monks won the General election with 10,080 votes (67.6%) against Democratic nominee Sharon Fisher.[13]
2010
Monks ran for mayor of Meridian, Idaho[14] losing to Tammy de Weerd.[15]
References
- "House Membership: Jason A. Monks". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- "Representative Jason Monks's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- "House Leadership – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2019-06-20.
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2016/id2084/
- "2020 May Primary Results".
- "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- "Ted Cruz: Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Expanded Idaho Leadership Team". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- Prentice, George. "A Race to the Top in Meridian Mayoral Race". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- "Official Certified Results 2011" (PDF). www.meridiancity.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.