Lenore Hardy Barrett (born June 16, 1934) was a Republican member of the Idaho Legislature. Barrett served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1992 to 2014.
Lenore Hardy Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 1992 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Simpson (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Merrill Beyeler |
| Constituency | 26th district Seat B (1992–2002) 35th district Seat B (2002–2012) 8th district Seat B (2012–2014) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1934 Newkirk, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robert M. Barrett (1912–2010) |
| Residence | Challis, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma Baptist University |
| Profession | former Director, Salmon River Electric |
Education and career
editBarrett graduated from Ponca City High School, Oklahoma, and earned her bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1956. Barrett was a director of the Salmon River Electric co-operative. Barrett was a Police Commissioner and Challis City Council member from 1984-1989.
Political career
editBarrett held seat B in District 26 Seat B until 2002, when she was elected to seat B in Idaho House District 35. District 35. Following the 2010 census, she was redistricted into District 8 Seat B where she served until 2014.
Committee assignments
editBarrett was a member of these committees:
- Local Government (Chair)
- Resources and Conservation
- Revenue and Taxation
Elections
editIdaho House of Representatives District 26 Seat B
edit1992
1994
Re-elected with 8,913 votes (81.0%) against Donovan Bramwell (L).[1]
1996
Re-elected with 10,088 votes (79.6%) against Donovan Bramwell (L).[2]
1998
Re-elected with 7,772 votes (69.9%) against DelRay Holm (D).[3]
2000
Re-elected with 9,992 votes (76.8%) against Kathy Richmond (D).[4]
Idaho House of Representatives District 35 Seat B
edit2002
Redistricted to 35B; re-elected with 11,687 votes.[5]
2004
Re-elected with 14,114 votes (98.8%) against write-in Jon Winegarner (I).[6]
2006
Re-elected with 10,041 votes (72.09%) against Jon Winegarner (D).[7]
2008
Barrett defeated Isaiah Womack in the Republican Primary with 71.3% of the vote.[8]
Barrett was unopposed in the general election.[9]
2010
Barrett defeated Robert E. Cope and Joel M. Lloyd in the Republican primary with 52.5%.[10]
Barrett was unopposed in the general election.[11]
Idaho House of Representatives District 8 Seat B
edit2012
Barrett defeated Merrill Beyeler, K. LaVon Dresen and Kenny Keene in the Republican primary with 37.1% of the vote.
Barrett defeated Cindy Phelps (D) in the general election with 63.8% of the vote.
Barrett endorsed Ron Paul in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012.[12]
2014
Barrett was defeated for re-election in the Republican primary by Merrill Beyeler, only getting 34.2% of the vote.[13]
Personal life
editBarrett has six children and resides in Challis, Idaho. Her husband Robert died in 2010.
References
edit- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 8, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ "2008 Primary Results legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ "2010 Primary Results legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ "Ron Paul campaign returns to Idaho". Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
External links
edit- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics]