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Jason A. Monks (born 1967/1968)[1][2] is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 22.[3]

Monks served as assistant majority leader from 2019 and 2022 and was selected as majority leader in February 2024.[4]

Education

Monks earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.[5]

Elections

District 22B

2020

Monks defeated Hedi Sorenon in the Republican primary with 61.51% of the vote.[6] Monks faces Nina Turner in the general election.[6]

2018

Monks defeated Ronald DeBlauw in the Republican primary with 68% of the vote.[7] Monks was unopposed in the general election.[7]

2016

Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary[8] and the general election.[9]

Monks supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016.[10]

2014

Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary[11] and the general election.[12]

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.[13]

Monks won the General election with 10,080 votes (67.6%) against Democratic nominee Sharon Fisher.[14]

Mayor of Meridian

2010

Monks ran for mayor of Meridian, Idaho[15] losing to Tammy de Weerd.[16]

References

  1. ^ "House Membership: Jason A. Monks". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  2. ^ https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article267664227.html
  3. ^ "Representative Jason Monks's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  4. ^ Corbin, Clark (February 12, 2024). "Rep. Jason Monks named Idaho House majority leader". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Rep. Jason Monks – Idaho State Legislature".
  6. ^ a b "2020 May Primary Results".
  7. ^ a b "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  8. ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  9. ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  10. ^ "Ted Cruz: Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Expanded Idaho Leadership Team". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  11. ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  12. ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Prentice, George. "A Race to the Top in Meridian Mayoral Race". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  16. ^ "Official Certified Results 2011" (PDF). www.meridiancity.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

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Idaho House of Representatives
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives
2024–present 		Incumbent
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Monks