Ken Andrus | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 28A district | |
In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Lake |
Succeeded by | Randy Armstrong |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29A district | |
In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Allen Andersen |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Meline |
Personal details | |
Born | Marion, Utah, U.S. | July 14, 1935
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Colleen Lloyd |
Children | 8, including Kevin |
Residence(s) | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S. |
Education | Brigham Young University (BS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1960–1962 |
Ken Andrus (born July 14, 1935)[1] is an American rancher and Republican who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016, representing the 28A and 29A districts. His son, Kevin Andrus, succeeded him in the legislature.
Andrus was born in Marion, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry from Brigham Young University.[citation needed]
Ken Andrus retired after the 2016 Idaho House of Representatives session.[2]
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] He defeated Kurtis R. Workman with 64.4% of the vote.
Redistricted to 28A, Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[4] He defeated Sam McKee with 62.7% of the vote.[5]
Andrus ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] He defeated James ("Jim") W. Allen in the general election with 61.% of the vote.[7]
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] Andrus won the general election with 11,044 votes (56.2%) against Allen R. Andersen.[9]
Unopposed for, Republican primary.[10] Andrus won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,404 votes (51.41%) against Allen R. Andersen.[11]
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[12] He won the general election with 9,504 votes (51.9%) against Democratic Representative Allen R. Andersen.[13]