Steven Thayn

Steven P. Thayn
Member of the Idaho Senate from District 8
In office December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2022
Preceded by	Sheryl Nuxoll
Succeeded by	Geoff Schroeder (redistricting)
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 11 Seat A
In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012
Preceded by	Kathy Skippen
Succeeded by	Gayle Batt (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1954-01-30) January 30, 1954 (age 70) Richland, Washington
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sheryll
Children	8
Residence	Emmett, Idaho
Alma mater	Treasure Valley Community College Boise State University
Profession	Teacher, farmer
Website	steventhayn.com

Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954, in Richland, Washington)[1] is an American Republican politician who is the Idaho State Senator representing District 8.[2] Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012.[3]

Education

Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.

Elections

District 11 Senate - Gem County and part of Canyon County

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2004 Primary[4]	Brad Little (incumbent)	3,402	65.0%	Steven Thayn	1,398	26.7%	Walt Bayes	434	8.3%

District 11 House Seat A - Gem County and part of Canyon County

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2006 Primary[5]	Steven Thayn	2,759	52.3%	Kathy Skippen (incumbent)	2,513	47.7%
2006 General[6]	Steven Thayn	9,294	75.4%	Kirsten Faith Richardson	3,026	24.6%
2008 Primary[7]	Steven Thayn (incumbent)	2,074	38.3%	Matt Beebe	1,677	30.9%	Gary Bauer	1,670	30.8%
2008 General[8]	Steven Thayn (incumbent)	11,538	59.9%	Bob Solomon	7,724	40.1%
2010 Primary[9]	Steven Thayn (incumbent)	3,464	65.1%	Mike Pullin	1,856	34.9%
2010 General[10]	Steven Thayn (incumbent)	11,687	100%

District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties

Year		Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2012 Primary[11]		Steven Thayn	3,312	44.6%	Alan Ward	2,065	27.8%	Terry Gestrin	2,053	27.6%
2012 General[12]		Steven Thayn	13,068	61.0%	Joanna Clausen	6,656	31.0%	Kirsten Faith Richardson	1,713	8.0%
2014 Primary[13]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	6,389	100.0%
2014 General[14]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	10,675	71.4%	Kirsten Faith Richardson	4,266	28.6%
2016 Primary[15]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	5,921	100.0%
2016 General[16]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	16,015	75.5%	Kirsten Faith Richardson	4,826	22.7%	William Sifford (W/I)	377	1.8%
2018 Primary[17]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	4,568	55.8%	Marla Lawson	3,620	44.2%
2018 General[18]		Steven Thayn (incumbent)	14,128	71.0%	Bill Sifford	4,510	22.7%	Kirsten Faith Richardson	1,265	6.4%

References

1. "House Membership: Steven P. Thayn". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
2. "Sen. Steven Thayn". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
3. "Representative Steven 'Steve' P. Thayn's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
5. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
6. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
7. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
8. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
9. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
10. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
11. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
12. Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
13. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
14. 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 January 22, 2017.
15. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
16. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
17. "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
18. "November 6, 2018 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 15 April 2020.

External links

• Steven P. Thayn at the Idaho Legislature