Marc Gibbs

Marc Gibbs is an American farmer and politician from Idaho. Gibbs is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 32 in the A seat since 2012. He previously represented District 31 Seat A from 2008-2012.

Marc Gibbs
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 32 seat A district
Assumed office
December 1, 2012
Preceded byJanice McGeachin
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 31 seat A district
In office
December 1, 2008 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byLarry Bradford
Succeeded byNeil Anderson
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Bonne Gibbs
Children2
ResidenceGrace, Idaho
Alma materUtah State University
OccupationFarmer, politician

Early life

Gibbs's father was Jack Gibbs (d.1972), a cattle and potato farmer in Idaho. Gibbs' mother was Afton Allsop Gibbs (1916-2015).[1][2]

Education

In 1970, Gibbs earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Utah State University.[3]

Career

In 1972, Gibbs became the President and owner of Gibbs Farms.[3]

Elections

2016

Gibbs was unopposed in the Republican primary[4] and the general election. [5]

2014

Gibbs was unopposed in the Republican primary.[6]

Gibbs defeated Alice Stevenson , earning 73.5% of the vote. [7]

2012

Redistricted to 32A, Gibbs was unopposed in the Republican primary. [8]

Gibbs defeated Bob Fitzgerald , earning 79.1% of the vote.[9]

2010

Gibbs was unopposed in the Republican primary[10] and the general election.[11]

2008

When four-term Republican Representatives Larry C. Bradford retired and left the seat open, Gibbs won the May 27, 2008, Republican primary with 3,166 votes (46.7%) against Neal Larson and Rex Steele;[12]

Gibbs was unopposed for the general election.[13]

Awards
  • 2015 Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame.[14]
  • 2020 Ag All Star. Presented by Food Producers of Idaho in Boise, Idaho.[15][16]

Personal life

Gibbs's wife is Bonne Gibbs. They have two children. Gibbs and his family live in Grace, Idaho.[1][3]

References
  1. "A Brief History of Gibbs Farms". gibbsfarms.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  2. "Afton A. Gibbs". legacy.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  3. "Marc Gibbs' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  4. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  5. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  6. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  7. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  8. 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 8, 2012.
  9. "2012 General Results Legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2012.
  14. "Marcus J. Gibbs, Grace". eiahalloffame.com. 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  15. "2020 Ag All Stars". foodproducersofidaho.org. January 15, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  16. "Food Producers of Idaho names Ag All Star Legislators". postregister.com. January 22, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
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