Lenore Hardy Barrett
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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 Barrett (died 2010) |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma Baptist University |
| Profession | former Director, Salmon River Electric |
Education and career
Barrett 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
Barrett 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
Barrett was a member of these committees:
- Local Government (Chair)
- Resources and Conservation
- Revenue and Taxation
Elections
Summarize
Perspective
Idaho House of Representatives District 26 Seat B
1992
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
2002
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
2012
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
Barrett has six children and resides in Challis, Idaho. Her husband Robert died in 2010.
References
External links
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