American politician from Idaho
Steve Bair
In office Preceded by Stan Williams Succeeded by Van Burtenshaw (redistricting)Constituency 28th district (2006–2012)31st district (2012–2022)
Born (1958-04-09 ) April 9, 1958 (age 66) Blackfoot, Idaho Political party Republican Spouse
Peggy Jean Bartschi
(
m. 1980; died 1982)
Lori Kae Belnap
(
m. 1983; died 2024)
Children 5 Occupation Retired farmer, agricultural sales
R. Steven 'Steve' Bair (born April 9, 1958) is a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate . He represents the 31st District since 2012. He previously served in District 28 from 2006 to 2012.
Bair was born native and resident of Blackfoot, Idaho . He graduated in 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland, ID. Bair is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Bair is married to Lori Kae Belnap and together they have five children. He attended Ricks College , earning a degree in Farm Crops Management. In addition to being a Senator, Bair was also a farmer. Bair was a Precinct Committeeman.
Idaho Senate
Committees
Bair is currently serving on the following committees:[ 1]
Joint Finance and Appropriations - Chairman
Resources & Environment
Elections
District 28 Senate - Part of Bingham County
Year
Candidate
Votes
Pct
Candidate
Votes
Pct
2006 Primary[ 2]
Steve Bair 2,658
62.6%
Paul Clark
1,588
37.4%
2006 General[ 3]
Steve Bair 7,312
61.8%
Butch Hulse
4,512
38.2%
2008 Primary[ 4]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 4,316
100%
2008 General[ 5]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 11,524
100%
2010 Primary[ 6]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,157
100%
2010 General[ 7]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 9,416
100%
District 31 Senate - Bingham County
Year
Candidate
Votes
Pct
Candidate
Votes
Pct
2012 Primary[ 8]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,610
100%
2012 General[ 9]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 11,048
64.4%
Cherie Harding Clawson
6,104
35.6%
2014 Primary[ 10]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,071
100%
2014 General[ 11]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 9,100
100%
2016 Primary[ 12]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 2,461
100%
2016 General[ 13]
Steve Bair (incumbent) 13,954
100%
References
Notes
^ "Senate Committees – Idaho State Legislature" . Retrieved 2019-06-22 .^ Ysursa, Ben . "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho : Secretary of State of Idaho . Retrieved March 26, 2017 .^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017 . ^ Denney, Lawerence . "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 .^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017 .
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