Mark Harris is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 32nd district. He assumed office on July 22, 2015.
Early life and education
Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Utah State University.[citation needed]
Career
When John Tippets resigned his seat for an appointment as director of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Legislative District 32 Republican Central Committee met to fill the vacancy in the Senate seat, sending three names in order of preference to Governor Butch Otter: Harris, Larry Oja of Malad City, and R. Scott Workman of Preston. Governor Otter appointed Harris to serve the remainder of Tippet's term.[1]
Committee assignments
- Heath and Welfare Committee
- Transportation Committee
Harris previously served on the Agriculture Affairs Committee in 2016.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Primary[2] | Mark Harris (incumbent) | 6,709 | 100% | |||
| 2016 General[3] | Mark Harris (incumbent) | 16,168 | 79.6% | Bob Fitzgerald | 4,139 | 20.4% |
References
- ^ "Soda Springs area rancher appointed to Idaho Senate". Idahostatejournal.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.