John Tippets

John H. Tippets (born January 16, 1952 in Ogden, Utah) was a Republican Idaho State Senator beginning in 2011 representing the 31st (now 32nd) District, appointed by Governor Butch Otter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert L. Geddes.[2] In 2015 Tippets resigned after being appointed Director of the Department of Environmental Quality. Tippets was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 until 2000.

John H. Tippets
Member of the Idaho Senate from District 32
In office February 3, 2011 – July 5, 2015
Preceded by	Robert L. Geddes
Succeeded by	Mark Harris
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 32 Seat B
In office 1988–2000
Succeeded by	Clair Cheirrett
Personal details
Born	(1952-01-16) January 16, 1952 Ogden, Utah
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Nancy
Children	9
Residence	Bennington, Idaho
Alma mater	Brigham Young University Utah State University
Profession	Public affairs manager[1]

Education and career

Tippets earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree in human resource management from Utah State University. He has been a public affairs manager for Agrium.

Elections

• 2012 Re-districted to the 32nd district, Tippets won the May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 4,450 votes (57.1%) against R. Scott Workman.[3] He was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 general election.
• First took office in 1988, and won re-election in 1990 and 1992.
• 1994 Was unopposed for the May 24, 1994, Republican primary, winning with 4,549 votes,[4] and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994, general election, winning with 9,544 votes.[5]
• 1996 Was unopposed for the May 28, 1996, Republican primary, winning with 3,305 votes,[6] and was unopposed for the November 5, 1996, general election, winning with 9,828 votes.[7]
• 1998 Was unopposed for the May 26, 1998, Republican primary, winning with 3,757 votes,[8] and was unopposed for the November 3, 1998, general election, winning with 8,238 votes.[9]

Tippets was not a candidate for re-election in 2000.

References

1. "Senate Membership:". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
2. Butch Otter (February 3, 2011). "John Tippets of Bennington named to fill District 31 Senate Vacance". Boise, Idaho: Governor of Idaho. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
3. 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 3, 2012.
4. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 24, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
5. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho General Election Results November 8, 1994". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
6. 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 3, 2012.
7. 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 3, 2012.
8. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "Idaho Primary Election Results May 26, 1998". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
9. 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 3, 2012.

External links

• John Tippets at the Idaho Legislature
• Profile at Vote Smart