Steven P. Thayn
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 8
In office
December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2022
Preceded bySheryl Nuxoll
Succeeded byGeoffrey Schroeder (redistricting)
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 11 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012
Preceded byKathy Skippen
Succeeded byGayle Batt (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1954-01-30) January 30, 1954 (age 70)
Richland, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSheryll
Children8
ResidenceEmmett, Idaho
Alma materTreasure Valley Community College
Boise State University
ProfessionTeacher, farmer
Websitesteventhayn.com

Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954, in Richland, Washington)[1] is an American Republican politician who is the Idaho State Senator representing District 8.[2] Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012.[3]

Education

Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.

Elections

District 11 Senate - Gem County and part of Canyon County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2004 Primary[4] Brad Little (incumbent) 3,402 65.0% Steven Thayn 1,398 26.7% Walt Bayes 434 8.3%
District 11 House Seat A - Gem County and part of Canyon County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2006 Primary[5] Steven Thayn 2,759 52.3% Kathy Skippen (incumbent) 2,513 47.7%
2006 General[6] Steven Thayn 9,294 75.4% Kirsten Faith Richardson 3,026 24.6%
2008 Primary[7] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 2,074 38.3% Matt Beebe 1,677 30.9% Gary Bauer 1,670 30.8%
2008 General[8] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 11,538 59.9% Bob Solomon 7,724 40.1%
2010 Primary[9] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 3,464 65.1% Mike Pullin 1,856 34.9%
2010 General[10] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 11,687 100%
District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[11] Steven Thayn 3,312 44.6% Alan Ward 2,065 27.8% Terry Gestrin 2,053 27.6%
2012 General[12] Steven Thayn 13,068 61.0% Joanna Clausen 6,656 31.0% Kirsten Faith Richardson 1,713 8.0%
2014 Primary[13] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 6,389 100.0%
2014 General[14] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 10,675 71.4% Kirsten Faith Richardson 4,266 28.6%
2016 Primary[15] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 5,921 100.0%
2016 General[16] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 16,015 75.5% Kirsten Faith Richardson 4,826 22.7% William Sifford (W/I) 377 1.8%
2018 Primary[17] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 4,568 55.8% Marla Lawson 3,620 44.2%
2018 General[18] Steven Thayn (incumbent) 14,128 71.0% Bill Sifford 4,510 22.7% Kirsten Faith Richardson 1,265 6.4%

References

  1. ^ "House Membership: Steven P. Thayn". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "Sen. Steven Thayn". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Representative Steven 'Steve' P. Thayn's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  11. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  12. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  13. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  14. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  15. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  16. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  17. ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  18. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 15 April 2020.

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