Rich Wills

Richard A. Wills (born June 18, 1945 in Bassett, Nebraska)[1] is a Republican former Idaho State Representative representing District 23 in the A seat from 2012 to 2016.[2]

Richard Wills
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 23 Position A
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016
Preceded byJames Patrick
Succeeded byChristy Zito
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 22 Position A
In office
December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byCelia Gould
Succeeded byJohn Vander Woude
Personal details
Born (1945-06-18) June 18, 1945
Bassett, Nebraska, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Connie Wills
Children4
ResidenceGlenns Ferry, Idaho
ProfessionElmore County deputy

Education

Wills graduated from Nampa High School. He retired from a career as an Idaho state trooper and now serves part-time as an Elmore County deputy.

Elections
  • 2012 Redistricted to 23A, Wills was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Republican primary, and unopposed for the November 6, 2012 general election after Democratic candidate Jody Bickle withdrew.[3]
  • 2010 Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Republican primary, Wills won with 3,342 votes,[4] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 6,791 votes.[5]
  • 2008 Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Wills won with 2,484 votes,[6] and was unopposed after Democratic nominee Donald Jandera withdrew; Wills won the November 4, 2008, general election with 9,550 votes.[7]
  • 2006 Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Wills won with 2,435 votes,[8] and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 5,047 votes (61.47%) against Karen Schindele (D).[9]
  • 2004 Wills was unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, winning with 2,274 votes [see reference quote][10] Wills won the November 2, 2004, general election with 7,627 votes (72.0%) against Bob Works (D).[11]
  • 2002 When Republican Representative Celia R. Gould left the District 22 A seat open to run for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, Craig McCurry was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary.[12] McCurry was replaced by Wills on the ballot for the November 5, 2002, general election and Wills won unopposed with 6,281 votes.[13]



References
  1. "House Membership:". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. "Representative Richard 'Rich' A. Wills's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  3. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  5. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  7. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  10. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012. listed as 'Rich Willis' in the online version
  11. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  12. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  13. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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