Bert Stevenson

Bert Stevenson
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 26A district
In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded by	JoAn Wood
Succeeded by	Steve Miller
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 24A district
In office 1996 – December 1, 2002
Preceded by	Steve Antone
Succeeded by	Leon E. Smith
Personal details
Born	February 9, 1936 Acequia, Idaho
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Residence	Rupert, Idaho
Alma mater	Ricks College
Profession	Farmer
Religion	LDS (Mormon)[1][2]
Military service
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1959–1961
Rank	Specialist

John Albert 'Bert' Stevenson (born February 9, 1936 in Acequia, Idaho)^[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2002 representing District 26 in the A seat.^[2] Stevenson previously served consecutively in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1996 until 2002 when the seat was in District 24. Stevenson is retiring from the Idaho Legislature in 2012 after 16 years of service.

Education

Stevenson graduated Rupert High School (before its consolidation into Minico High School), and attended Ricks College (later accredited as Brigham Young University–Idaho).

Elections

• 1996 When Republican Representative Steve Antone left the District 24 A seat open, Stevenson won the May 28, 1996, Republican primary with 2,529 votes (66%) against Harold Mohlman,^[3] and was unopposed for the November 5, 1996, general election, winning with 8,463 votes.^[4]
• 1998 Unopposed for the May 26, 1998, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 3,487 votes,^[5] and was unopposed for the November 3, 1998, general election, winning with 6,886 votes.^[6]
• 2000 Unopposed for the May 23, 2000, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 3,172 votes,^[7] and won the November 7, 2000, general election with 7,309 votes (76.4%) against Peter Snyder (D).^[8]
• 2002 Redistricted to District 26, and with Representative JoAn Wood re-districted to District 35, Stevenson was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 2,956 votes,^[9] and was unopposed for the November 5, 2002, general election, winning with 8,498 votes.^[10]
• 2004 Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 4,086 votes,^[11] and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 9,662 votes (77.9%) against Lee Halper (D).^[12]
• 2006 With Halper's change of parties and challenge of Stevenson for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 2,617 votes (76.2%),^[13] and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 6,631 votes (67.05%) against former United States Senate candidate Scott McClure (D).^[14]
• 2008 Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 3,628 votes,^[15] and was unopposed for the November 4, 2008, general election, winning with 11,767 votes.^[16]
• 2010 Unopposed for the May 25, 2010, Republican primary, Stevenson won with 4,257 votes; McClure was unopposed for the Democratic primary, setting up a rematch.^[17] Stevenson won the November 2, 2010, general election with 7,079 votes (75.7%) against McClure.^[18]

References

1. "House Membership: John A. Stevenson". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
2. "Representative John 'Bert' A. Stevenson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
3. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
4. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
5. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
6. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
7. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 23, 2000 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
8. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
9. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
10. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
11. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
12. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
13. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
14. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
15. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
16. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
17. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
18. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.

External links

• John A. Stevenson at the Idaho Legislature
• Profile at Project Vote Smart