Diana Thomas (politician)
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Nampa, Idaho
Diana Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 9 seat B district | |
| In office August 2007 – December 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Clete Edmunson |
| Succeeded by | Judy Boyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1945 Nampa, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Educator |
Diana Thomas is an American politician and educator from Idaho. Thomas is a Republican former member of Idaho House of Representatives. Thomas is the mayor of Weiser, Idaho.
On August 19, 1945, Thomas was born in Nampa, Idaho.[1]
Education
In 1966, Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from College of Idaho. In 1987, Thomas earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Math in Elementary School from College of Idaho.[1]
Career
In 1971, Thomas became a teacher in Weiser School District, until 1991.[1]
In 2001, Thomas served as county commissioner for Washington County, Idaho, until 2007.[1]
In 2007, Clete Edmunson resigned as a member of Idaho House of Representatives to join the staff of Governor Butch Otter. Thomas was appointed by Governor Butch Otter to serve the remaining term as a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B.[2][1]
On May 27, 2008, as an incumbent, Thomas sought a seat in District 9 seat B but lost the election in the Republican Primary. Thomas was defeated by Judy Boyle with 53.4% of the votes. Thomas received 46.6% of the votes.[3][4]
In 2012, Thomas became the mayor of Weiser, Idaho.[5][1]