David Langhorst

David Langhorst
Member of the Idaho Senate from District 16
In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2008
Preceded by	Cecil Ingram
Succeeded by	Les Bock
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 16 Seat B
In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2004
Preceded by	Hod Pomeroy
Succeeded by	Jana Kemp
Personal details
Born	Farmington, Minnesota, United States
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Boise, Idaho, United States
Alma mater	Auburn University
Occupation	Businessperson, realtor, civil servant, politician

David R. Langhorst is an American businessman, civil servant, and politician. He was the director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation,[1] and Idaho Democratic State Senator and State Representative. Langhorst is a realtor.

Career

He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School (now Dr. Percy L. Julian High School) in Montgomery, Alabama.[2] Langhorst attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama; where he graduated with a B.A. degree in history.[2]

In 2005, Langhorst became co-owner of J&R Electronics, a two-way radio company based out of Kootenai County Idaho. Shortly after, Langhorst and other owner Jim M. Lemm began selling cell phones out of stores in numerous cities in Hayden, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, and Boise Idaho.^[citation needed]

Langhorst was the director of the Idaho Parks and Recreation from 2014 to 2020.[3]

Political career

He previously served as one of four commissioners of the Idaho Tax Commission from 2009 to 2014,[4] and was formerly a Democratic member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 16th District from 2004 to 2008. He was also previously a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2002 through 2004.

Arrest

Langhorst, was charged with felony aggravated battery, since he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office in August 2022. The charge was dismissed in September 2022.[5][4]

References

1. "Langhorst Selected To Lead Idaho Department Of Parks And Recreation". Idaho Parks & Recreation. July 17, 2014. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
2. Idaho Blue Book. State of Idaho. 2004. p. 147.
3. "Director Langhorst to Retire from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation on August 28". Department of Parks and Recreation. August 5, 2020. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
4. Brizee, Alex (August 7, 2023). "Former Boise Democratic lawmaker was charged with a felony". Idaho Statesman. OCLC 50144804.
5. Brizee, Alex (August 10, 2022). "Update: Ex-Idaho Lawmaker Arrested". Idaho Statesman. OCLC 50144804.

External links

• Idaho Tax Commission - About us official government site
• Idaho Legislature - Senator David Langhorst official government site
• David Langhorst official campaign website
• Project Vote Smart - Senator David Langhorst (ID) profile
• Follow the Money - David Langhorst
  • 2006 2004 2002 campaign contributions