Van Burtenshaw

Van Burtenshaw is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate for District 35.

Van Burtenshaw
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 35th, Seat A district
In office
December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byJoAn Wood
Succeeded byJerald Raymond
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 35th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Personal details
Born1957/1958 (age 62–63)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Joni Burtenshaw
Alma materRicks College
OccupationFarmer, rancher, livestock dealer, politician

Career

On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A.[1] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A.[2][3]

On May 15, 2018 Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%. On November 6, 2018 he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed.[4][5]

Burtenshaw says he is pro-life, strong supporter of second amendment, and believer in the United States Constitution.[6]

Personal life

Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have 5 children and 12 grandchildren. [7] He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.[8] He has an associate degree from Ricks College.

References
  1. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  3. "Van Burtenshaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  5. "Van Burtenshaw". Ballotpedia.
  6. Sunderl, Nate (14 May 2018). "East Idaho Elects: Rep. Van Burtenshaw and Jud Miller seek District 35 Senate seat". East Idaho News.
  7. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  8. "Sen. Van Burtenshaw (R-Idaho) biography | Idaho Cattle Association". id--beefusa.capwiz.com.
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