Gary Collins (Idaho politician)

Gary Collins
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 13th district
In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2020
Preceded by	Christy Perry
Succeeded by	Ben Adams
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded by	Bill Deal
Succeeded by	Rick Youngblood
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office December 1, 2000 – December 1, 2002
Preceded by	Bill Taylor
Succeeded by	Gary W. Bauer
Personal details
Born	(1942-09-19) September 19, 1942 (age 82) Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Died	January 28, 2023
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ann
Children	6
Residence(s)	Nampa, Idaho, U.S.

Gary E. Collins (born September 19, 1942)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2000 to 2020.

Education

Collins graduated from Kuna High School.[2]

Elections

Idaho House of Representatives District 13 Seat B

2018

Collins defeated Lori Shewmaker in the Republican primary with 62.2% of the vote.[3] Collins defeated Democratic nominee Chris Ho with 65.8% of the vote.[4]

2016

Collins defeated Alan C. Jones again in the Republican primary this time with 70.9% of the vote.[5] Collins was unopposed in the general election.[6]

2014

Collins defeated Alan C. Jones in the Republican primary with 73.1% of the vote.[7] Collins was unopposed in the general election.[8]

2012

Redistricted to District 13, and with Representative Christy Perry re-districted to District 11, Collins was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Republican primary, and unopposed[9] for the general election on November 6, 2012.

Idaho House of Representatives District 12 Seat B

2010

Collins won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,807 votes (75.2%) against Greg Collett,[10] and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 5,970 votes (72.2%) against Melissa Sue Robinson (D).[11]

2008

Unopposed for the May 27, 2008, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,086 votes; Freeman had been unopposed for the Democratic primary, setting up a rematch.[12] Collins won the November 4, 2006, general election with 8,352 votes (65.5%) against Freeman.[13]

2006

Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,435 votes,[14] and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 5,781 votes (68.39%) against Sunny Freeman (D).[15]

2004

Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,425 votes,[16] and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 8,614 votes (69.5%) against Ralph Smith (D).[17]

2002

Redistricted to 12B, and with Republican Representative W.W. 'Bill' Deal re-districted to 13B, Collins was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 2,279 votes,[18] and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 5,331 votes (65.1%) against Amanda Brown (D).[19]

Idaho House of Representatives District 11 Seat B

2000

When Republican Representative W.O. Taylor left the District 11 B seat open, Collins won the May 23, 2000, Republican primary with 2,821 votes (54.3%) against Curtis McKenzie,[20] and won the November 7, 2000, general election with 11,340 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Benny Antunes (D).[21]

References

1. "House Membership: Gary E. Collins". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
2. "Rep. Gary Collins – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2021-08-27.
3. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
4. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
5. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
6. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
7. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
8. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
9. 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 19, 2012.
10. 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 19, 2012.
11. 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 19, 2012.
12. 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 19, 2012.
13. 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 19, 2012.
14. 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 19, 2012.
15. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
16. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
17. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
18. 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 19, 2012.
19. 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 19, 2012.
20. 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 19, 2012.
21. 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 19, 2012.

External links

• Gary E. Collins Idaho Legislature
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Biography at Ballotpedia
• Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State]