John Vander Woude[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 22A district.[2] He has also served as House majority caucus leader since 2013.[3] He previously represented the 21A district in the House from 2006 to 2008.
John Vander Woude | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Rich Jarvis |
| Constituency | 21st district Seat A (2010–2012) 22nd district Seat A (2012–present) |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Sali |
| Succeeded by | Rich Jarvis |
| Constituency | 21st district Seat A (2006–2008) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paramount, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3, including Lori Den Hartog |
| Residence(s) | Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968-1970 |
Early life
editVander Woude was born in Paramount, California. He graduated high school and served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970.
Career
editVander Woude worked as a dairy farmer until he retired.[4] He was a member of the Nampa Christian School Board for 16 years and also served on the boards of the United Dairymen of Idaho, Milk Producers of Idaho, and Idaho Dairy Herd Improvement Association.
He was first elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2006 and served until he was defeated by Rich Jarvis by 65 votes in 2008.[5] He was re-elected to his old seat in 2010.[6][7] Vander Woude's district was adjusted after the 2010 United States census, and he has won re-election in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020.[8][9][10][11][12]
Personal life
editVander Woude's daughter, Lori Den Hartog, is a member of the Idaho Senate. This marked the first time a father and daughter have served together in the Idaho legislature.[13]
References
edit- ^ "House Membership: John Vander Woude". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "Representative John Vander Woude's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "Rep. John Vander Woude – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "Rep. John Vander Woude – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "2020 General Election Results – Legislative – Idaho Secretary of State". Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "2012 General Results Legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ Holmes, Brian (March 16, 2016). "Daughter carries on legislative legacy". 7 KTVB.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.