Luke Malek

Luke Malek[1] was a Republican Idaho State Representative from 2012-2018 representing District 4 in the A seat.[2]

Luke Malek
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 4 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byMarge Chadderdon
Succeeded byJim Addis
Personal details
BornOctober 20, 1981
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceCoeur d'Alene, Idaho
Alma materCollege of Idaho
University of Idaho College of Law
Websitelukemalek.com

Education

Malek earned his bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho and his JD from the University of Idaho College of Law.

Idaho House of Representatives

Committee assignments
  • Appropriations Committee
  • Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
  • Joint Finance-Appropriates Committee
  • Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (vice-chairman)

Malek previously served on the Health and Welfare Committee from 2013-2014 and the Local Government Committee 2013–2016.

Elections
District 4 House Seat A - Part of Kootenai County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[3] Luke Malek 1,959 65.5% Jeff Ames 1,032 34.5%
2012 General[4] Luke Malek 10,417 57.5% Janet Callen 7,016 38.7% Ray Writz 681 3.8%
2014 Primary[5] Luke Malek (incumbent) 1,751 52.7% Toby Schindelbeck 1,571 47.3%
2014 General[6] Luke Malek (incumbent) 8,729 100%
2016 Primary[7] Luke Malek (incumbent) 2,263 58.4% Arthur Macomber 1,614 41.6%
2016 General[8] Luke Malek (incumbent) 14,229 68.8% Patrick Mitchell 6,447 31.2%

Idaho's 1st congressional district

Malek stated on June 27, 2017 that he is considering a run for Idaho's 1st congressional district in 2018; he stated "The people of the 1st District deserve a representative who will fight for jobs, for education and for the future of Idaho's families. I have been discussing running for Congress with close family and friends, and recognize that serving our district is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly. I am humbled by the kind encouragement I have received from many I trust, and am continuing to contemplate what this new path in public service would mean for my family, my firm and the people I am currently serving."[9]

On August 15, 2017 Malek announced his run for Idaho Congressional District 1.

Malek took third losing to David H. Leroy and Russ Fulcher taking only 14.3% of the vote.[10]

Idaho Lieutenant Governor campaign

Malek on November 13, 2020 announced that he will run for Idaho's lieutenant governor in 2022.[11]

References
  1. "House Membership: Luke Malek". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  2. "Representative Luke Malek's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  3. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. 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 May 20, 2016.
  7. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  8. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  9. "CdA Rep. Malek mulling run for 1st District congressional seat". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  10. Almukhtar, Sarah (2018-05-15). "Idaho Primary Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  11. HARDY, MADISON (2020-11-13). "Malek launches lieutenant governor campaign". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2020-11-16.


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