Gary Collins (Idaho politician)

Gary Collins
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 13 Position B
Incumbent
Assumed office December 1, 2012
Preceded by	Christy Perry
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 12 Position B
In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded by	Bill Deal
Succeeded by	Rick Youngblood
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 11 Position B
In office December 1, 2000 – December 1, 2002
Preceded by	Bill Taylor
Succeeded by	Gary Bauer
Personal details
Born	September 19, 1942 Boise, Idaho
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Ann
Children	6
Residence	Nampa, Idaho
Profession	Insurance broker
Religion	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)[1][2]

Gary E. Collins (born September 19, 1942 in Boise, Idaho)^[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2003 representing District 12 in the B seat.^[2] Collins consecutively served in 2001 and 2002 when the seat was in District 11.

Education

Collins graduated from Kuna High School.

Elections

• 2012 Redistricted to District 13, and with Representative Christy Perry re-districted to District 11, Collins was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Republican primary, and unopposed^[3] for the general election on November 6, 2012.
• 2000 When Republican Representative W.O. Taylor left the District 11 B seat open, Collins won the May 23, 2000, Republican primary with 2,821 votes (54.3%) against Curtis McKenzie,^[4] and won the November 7, 2000, general election with 11,340 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Benny Antunes (D).^[5]
• 2002 Redistricted to 12B, and with Republican Representative W.W. 'Bill' Deal re-districted to 13B, Collins was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 2,279 votes,^[6] and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 5,331 votes (65.1%) against Amanda Brown (D).^[7]
• 2004 Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,425 votes,^[8] and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 8,614 votes (69.5%) against Ralph Smith (D).^[9]
• 2006 Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,435 votes,^[10] and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 5,781 votes (68.39%) against Sunny Freeman (D).^[11]
• 2008 Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,086 votes; Freeman had been unopposed for the Democratic primary, setting up a rematch.^[12] Collins won the November 4, 2006, general election with 8,352 votes (65.5%) against Freeman.^[13]
• 2010 Collins won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,807 votes (75.2%) against Greg Collett,^[14] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 5,970 votes (72.2%) against Melissa Sue Robinson (D).^[15]

References

1. "House Membership: Gary E. Collins". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
2. "Representative Gary E. Collins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
3. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
4. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 23, 2000 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
5. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
6. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
7. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
10. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
11. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
12. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
13. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
14. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
15. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 19, 2012.

External links

• Gary E. Collins at the Idaho Legislature
• Profile at Project Vote Smart