James Holtzclaw (born October 6, 1975) is a Republican Idaho State Representative and a United States Air Force veteran, currently representing District 20 in Meridian, Idaho.

James Holtzclaw
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 20 Seat B
Assumed office
December 1, 2012
Preceded byMarv Hagedorn
Personal details
BornOctober 6, 1975 (1975-10-06) (age 49)
Rome, Georgia
Political partyRepublican
Children1
ResidenceMeridian, Idaho
Alma materGeorge Fox University[1]
ProfessionReal estate broker
Websitewww.holtzclawforidaho.com
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service10

Early life, education, and career

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James Holtzclaw was born October 6, 1975, in Rome, Georgia. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served for 10 years with 5 oversees deployments. He is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion, Post 113.

He attended George Fox University.[2] where he earned his BA in management.

In 2015, Idaho governor Butch Otter awarded Holtzclaw the Meritorious Service Medal for his service with the Idaho Military Division after recommendations by the Idaho Military Division's two JAG Officers, LTC Paul Boice and CPT Stephen Stokes.

Holtzclaw is currently a local business owner and an Associate Real Estate Broker for RE/MAX in Meridian, Idaho.[3]

Elections

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Idaho House of Representatives District 20 Seat B

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2018

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Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Republican Primary for District 20 B.[4]

Holtzclaw won the 2018 general election with 14,341 votes (100%).

2016

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Holtzclaw was opposed by Randy Drew Johnson in the Republican Primary for District 20 B via write in whom he beat earning 98.7% of the vote.[5]

He was unopposed in the general election.[6]

2014

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Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Republican Primary for District 20 B.[4]

Holtzclaw won the 2014 general election with 9,077 votes (82.2%) against perennial candidate Daniel S. Weston of the Constitution Party.[7]

2012

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Holtzclaw challenged Republican Representative Marv Hagedorn for the District 20 B seat; Hagedorn redistricted to District 14 and successfully ran for its senate seat. Holtzclaw won the three-way May 15, 2012 Republican Primary with 1,035 votes (41.8%).[8]

Holtzclaw was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 14,706 votes.[9]

2007 Meridian mayoral campaign

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Holztclaw lost to incumbent Tammy de Weerd earning 37.46% of the vote.[10]

Committee assignments

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2020 Session

  • Commerce & Human Resources (Chair)[11]
  • State Affairs
  • Transportation & Defense

2019 Session

  • Commerce & Human Resources (Chair)
  • State Affairs
  • Transportation & Defense

2018 Session

  • Commerce & Human Resources
  • State Affairs
  • Transportation & Defense

2017 Session

  • Commerce & Human Resources
  • State Affairs
  • Transportation & Defense

References

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  1. ^ "House Membership: James Holtzclaw". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Holtzclaw,James. "About Me". Meridian, Idaho: Holtzclaw for Representative. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "James Holtzclaw Real Estate Agent - Boise, ID - RE/MAX". www.remax.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  4. ^ a b Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  5. ^ McGrane, Phil. "May 2016 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Boise, Idaho: Ada County Elections. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  6. ^ McGrane, Phil. "Nov 2016 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Ada County Elections. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  10. ^ "Official results from the city of meridian general election on November 6, 2007" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Rep. James Holtzclaw – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-02-19.
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