Erik Simpson
{{short description|American politician from Idaho}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Erik Simpson
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|state_house= Idaho
|district = 32B
|term_start = December 1, 2008
|term_end = December 1, 2012
|predecessor= Dean Mortimer
|successor = Thomas Loertscher
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|nationality= American
|party = Republican
|spouse =Fawn
|residence = Idaho Falls, Idaho
|alma_mater = University of Idaho
|profession =Business Owner/Operator
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Erik Simpson was a Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 32 in the B seat from 2008 to 2012.
Education
Simpson earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho.{{cn|date=April 2025}}
Elections
= 2008 =
Republican Representative Dean Mortimer left the 32B seat open to pursue the district's open senate seat.
Simpson won the May 27, 2008, Republican primary with 1,891 votes (59.2%) against Ann Rydalch.{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm|title=May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results|authorlink=Ben Ysursa|date=|website=|publisher=Secretary of State of Idaho|location=Boise, Idaho|author=Ysursa, Ben|accessdate=July 6, 2012|archive-date=May 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm|url-status=dead}}
Simpson was unopposed in the November 4, 2008, general election and won with 17,384 votes.{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm|title=November 4, 2008 General Election Results|date=|website=|publisher=Secretary of State of Idaho|location=Boise, Idaho|author=Ysursa, Ben|accessdate=July 6, 2012|archive-date=June 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm|url-status=dead}}
= 2010 =
Simpson was unopposed in the Republican primary and won with 4,511 votes.{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm|title=May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results|date=|website=|publisher=Secretary of State of Idaho|location=Boise, Idaho|author=Ysursa, Ben|accessdate=July 6, 2012|archive-date=May 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm|url-status=dead}}
Simpson was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election, which he won with 12,748 votes.{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm|title=November 2, 2010 General Election Results|date=|website=|publisher=Secretary of State of Idaho|location=Boise, Idaho|author=Ysursa, Ben|accessdate=July 6, 2012|archive-date=May 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm|url-status=dead}}
Idaho House of Representatives
= 2011–2012 =
In the 2011–2012 legislative session, Simpson served on these committees:
- Commerce and Human Resources
- Environment, Energy and Technology
- State Affairs
= 2009–2010 =
In the 2009–2010 legislative session, Simpson served on these committees:
- Commerce and Human Resources
- Environment, Energy and Technology
- State Affairs
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100426010037/http://www.simpsonforidaho.com/ Campaign Website]
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Category:Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Idaho Falls, Idaho