Roger Fairchild

Roger Fairchild (born c. 1953) is a Republican politician from Fruitland, Idaho,[1] active in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was the GOP's (Grand Old Party's) nominee for Governor of Idaho in 1990,[2][3][4] but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Cecil Andrus.[5][6][7][8]

Roger Fairchild
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 10th district
In office
November 1980 – January 10, 1990
Preceded byLarry Craig
Succeeded byMary Hartung
Personal details
Bornc. 1953 (age 67–68)
Political partyRepublican

Fairchild was a member of the Idaho Legislature, serving in the state senate from 1980 to 1990, when he resigned to run for governor.[4][9][10]

In 2002, Fairchild announced his candidacy for state senate, running for the seat in Idaho Legislative District 9.[1] He was defeated in the Republican primary by Monty Pearce.[11]

References
  1. "Fairchild to run for Branch's seat". Argus Observer. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  2. Warbis, Mark (May 23, 1990). "Fairchild grabs governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. p. 1A.
  3. "Fairchild will try to unseat Andrus". Idahonian. (Moscow). Associated Press. May 23, 1990. p. 10A.
  4. Miller, Dean (1990-01-11). "Fairchild urges universal healthcare, end of tenure for teachers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  5. "Andrus wins unprecedented fourth term". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. 1990-11-07. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  6. "Andrus wins Franklin County after tabulation error". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. 1990-11-17. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  7. "Andrus' 4th win boosts Democrats". Idahonian. (Moscow). Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. 3A.
  8. "Andrus, Craig record lopsided wins". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. B5.
  9. Trillhaase, Marty (May 20, 1990). "Fairchild's on a 1-year-long roller coaster". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1C.
  10. "22 new lawmakers to debut at sessions". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. 1980-12-01. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  11. "ID State Senate 09 - R Primary Race - May 28, 2002". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
Party political offices
Preceded by
David H. Leroy		 Republican Party nominee, Governor of Idaho
1990 (lost)		 Succeeded by
Phil Batt


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