Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 22
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2014
Preceded by Tim Corder
Succeeded by Lori Den Hartog
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 21
In office
January 2005 – December 1, 2012
Preceded by Jack Noble
Succeeded by Clifford Bayer
Personal details
Born (1962-03-09) March 9, 1962
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Kara Fulcher
Alma mater Boise State University

Russell M. Fulcher (born March 9, 1962) is a former Majority Caucus Chairman of the Idaho Senate and current Republican Candidate for Governor of Idaho in 2018. Prior to his decade of service in Idaho's 22nd Legislative District (Meridian), Fulcher spent 20 years travelling the world for several of Idaho's major tech companies. Fulcher grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian, and received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration at Boise State University.

Early life and career

A fourth-generation Idahoan, Russ Fulcher was born in Boise, Idaho and raised in Meridian, Idaho. He married Kara Fulcher and together they have three children, Meghan, Benjamin, and Nicole. Fulcher received both a Bachelor's and master's degree in Business Administration from Boise State University in 1984 and 1988 respectively. He also completed a course on Electronic Engineering through Micron Technology.

In 2005, Senator Fulcher was appointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne to the Idaho State Senate representing Idaho's 22nd Legislative District, which encompasses large portions of Meridian and Kuna, to replace Jack Noble, who resigned after a conflict of interest. Fulcher was elected in 2006.[1]

While a member of the Idaho legislature, Fulcher worked in the commercial real estate business. Prior to that, he logged 24 years in Idaho’s technology industry doing business in 47 countries. Fulcher spent much of that time working in international sales with Micron Technology.

Gubernatorial race

On November 23, 2013, Fulcher officially announced his intentions to run against incumbent governor Butch Otter in the 2014 Idaho gubernatorial election. Russ was endorsed by several notable conservative leaders in Idaho, including Congressman Raul Labrador.[2] Fulcher lost a narrow race against Otter in the Republican Primary in May 2014. Russ announced his intention to run again for Governor of Idaho this September,[3] following the announcement of Lt. Governor Brad Little in June.[4]

Committees

Fulcher served on the following Committees:

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Awards and recognition

Fulcher has been honored as a recipient of the following awards:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/11/25/2892299/who-is-russ-fulcher.html
  2. ↑ "Raul Labrador backs Russ Fulcher for Idaho governor". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  3. ↑ "Russ Fulcher explains his qualifications for Idaho governor". idahostatesman. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  4. ↑ "Lt. Gov. Brad Little jumps into the race for governor, in bid to succeed Otter in 2018". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  5. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Russ Fulcher - Biography

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