Carl Crabtree (born in California) is an American rancher and politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 7th district from 2016 to 2022.[1]
Carl Crabtree | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sheryl Nuxoll |
| Succeeded by | Cindy Carlson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Grangeville, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | University of Idaho (BS) |
Early life
editCrabtree was raised on a ranch in Kooskia and graduated from Clearwater Valley High School. In 1974, Crabtree earned a Bachelor of Science degree in plant science from the University of Idaho.[2]
Career
editCrabtree is a rancher in Idaho.[2] From 1974 to his retirement in 2015, he worked for Idaho County as 4-H program manager, as extension educator and weed supervisor.[3] He continues to work in livestock production, having served in the Idaho Cattle Association, serving as president from 1991 to 1992, and on the Idaho Beef Council, serving as chairman from 2001 to 2002.[4]
In 2016, Crabtree challenged eight-year incumbent Senator Sheryl Nuxoll in the Republican primary. Nuxoll gained national notoriety in 2015 for calling Hinduism "a false faith with false gods" and joining two other senators in skipping the invocation offered in the Senate by a guest Hindu chaplain.[5] Crabtree narrowly defeated Nuxoll for the Republican nomination, and defeated Ken Meyers, a retired veterinary medicine professor from Sagle, in the general election.
Elections
edit| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Primary[6] | Carl Crabtree | 2,494 | 51.1% | Sheryl Nuxoll (Incumbent) | 2,383 | 48.9% |
| 2016 General[7] | Carl Crabtree | 14,318 | 73.8% | Ken Meyers | 5,071 | 26.2% |
Personal life
editCrabtree's wife is Carolyn Crabtree. Crabtree and his family live in Grangeville, Idaho.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sen. Carl Crabtree". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Carl Crabtree's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Crabtree retires after 31 years on the job". Grangeville, Idaho: Idaho County Free Press. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "Crabtree, Meyers seek Dist. 7 Senate seat held by Nuxoll". Grangeville, Idaho: Idaho County Free Press. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "Idaho Senate Invocation Protested By Lawmakers Because Of Hindu Prayer". Huffington Post. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2017.