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Randy Armstrong (politician)

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Randy Armstrong
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 28A district
In office
December 1, 2016[1] – December 1, 2022
Preceded byKen Andrus
Succeeded byRichard Cheatum
Personal details
BornBannock County, Idaho[2]
Political partyRepublican
SpousePaige[2]
ResidenceInkom, Idaho[1]
Alma materIdaho State University[2]

Randy Armstrong is an American politician. He is a Republican who represented District 28A in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Early life

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Armstrong was born in Bannock County, Idaho. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Idaho State University.[2]

Political career

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In 2016, Ken Andrus decided not to run for re-election to seat 28A in the Idaho House of Representatives, and Armstrong ran for his seat.[3] He won a four-way Republican primary, and went on to win the general election against Democrat Steve Landon. He won re-election in 2018, and is running again in 2020.[1]

Armstrong sat on the following committees:[4]

  • Agricultural Affairs
  • Business
  • State Affairs

Electoral record

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2016 Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 2,007 48.57%
Republican Tari L. Jensen 757 18.32%
Republican Kay Jenkins 731 17.69%
Republican Lance B. Kolbet 637 15.42%
2016 general election: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 12,499 64.96%
Democratic Steve Landon 6,741 35.04%
2018 general election: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 10,279 62.5%
Democratic Steve Landon 6,155 37.5%

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Randy Armstrong". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Randy Armstrong's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. ^ Friesen, Josh (4 November 2016). "Armstrong, Landon vie for Rep. Andrus' seat in state House". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Representative Randy Armstrong". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 23 June 2020.