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Tom Trail

Thomas 'Tom' Floyd Trail (July 29, 1935 – November 2, 2023)[1][2] was a Republican Idaho State Representative from 1996 to 2012.

Thomas Trail
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
December 1, 1996 – November 30, 2012
Preceded byDoc Lucas
Succeeded byThyra Stevenson (redistricting)
Constituency5th district Seat A (1996–2002)
6th district Seat A (2002–2012)
Personal details
Born(1935-07-29)July 29, 1935
Moscow, Idaho
DiedNovember 2, 2023(2023-11-02) (aged 88)
Moscow, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Idaho
University of Maryland
Montana State University
ProfessionEducator
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Reserve
Years of service1953–1961

Education

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Trail graduated from Moscow High School and earned his bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of Idaho. He earned his master's degree from the University of Maryland and earned his doctorate in experimental psychology from Montana State University.

Elections

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Idaho House of Representative District 6 Seat A

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2010

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Trail was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] Trail defeated Democratic nominee Judith Brown again this time with 57.4% of the vote in the general election.[4]

2008

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Trail was unopposed in the Republican primary.[5] Trail defeated Democratic nominee Judith Brown with 53.4% of the vote in the general election.[6]

2006

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Trail was unopposed for the Republican primary[7] and the general election.[8]

2004

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Trail was unopposed for the Republican primary.[9] Trail defeated Democratic nominee Mark Solomon with 60.8% of the vote in the general election.[10]

2002

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Redistricted to District 6, and with Representative Frank Bruneel re-districted to District 7, Trail was unopposed for the Republican primary[11] and the general election.[12]

Idaho House of Representative District 5 Seat A

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2000

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Trail was unopposed for the Republican primary.[13] Trail defeated Democratic nominee Don Combs with 60% of the vote in the general election.[14]

1998

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Trail was unopposed for the Republican primary[15] and the general election.[16]

1996

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When Republican Representative Doc Lucas left the District 5 A seat open, Trail won the Republican primary with 75% of the vote against Buck Kimsey.[17] Trail defeated Democratic nominee Vera White with 52.8% of the vote in the general election.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "House Membership: Tom Trail". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  2. ^ "In remembrance". Landforms. Lincoln University: 65. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  9. ^ "2004 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  10. ^ "2004 General Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  11. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  12. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  13. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 23, 2000 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  14. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  15. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  16. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  17. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  18. ^ Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
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