Jarom Wagoner
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Jarom Wagoner | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Caldwell | |
| In office January 4, 2022 – January 5, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Garrett Nancolas |
| Succeeded by | Eric Phillips |
| Member of the Caldwell City Council | |
| In office January 6, 2020 – January 2022 | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 10, Seat A | |
| In office November 14, 2017 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Hixon |
| Succeeded by | Julie Yamamoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Wagoner |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Occupation | City planner, politician |
Jarom Wagoner was the mayor of Caldwell, Idaho.[1] He was a member of the Caldwell City Council, and a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 10, seat A.
Wagoner was born in Rexburg, Idaho.[2]
Education
Wagoner first attended Brigham Young University–Idaho, and later attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in business administration, finance, and economics.[2]
Career
In 2005, Wagoner became a city planner for County Development Services, until 2009. In 2009, Wagoner became a Principal Planner for JP Wagoner Planning, until 2010. In 2010, Wagoner became a Planner for Ada County Highway District, until 2013. In July 2013, Wagoner became a senior planner for the City of Caldwell, Idaho.[2]
Appointment and Elections
Mayor of Caldwell
Wagoner was one of five candidates running for Caldwell, Idaho Mayor in the November 2021 election.[3] Wagoner even though he was the highest vote getting with 47% of the vote,[4] Caldwell requires the mayoral race to win with more than 50% making Wagoner face John McGee on the November 30, 2021 run off election.[5] McGee attempted to drop out and allow Wagnoner to become mayor without a run off election but the city clerk said that the run off election must happen.[6][7][8][9] John McGee did not actively campaign in the run off election.[10] Wagoner defeated McGee with 82.75% of the vote.[11] Mayor Wagoner was unseated by Eric Phillips by 27% of the vote, and with Phillips earning more than 50% in the three-way race.[12]
Idaho House of Representatives District 10, Seat A
In November 2017, Wagoner was appointed by Idaho Governor Butch Otter to become a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 10, seat A. Wagnoner replaced Brandon Hixon, who resigned on October 19, 2017 from the Idaho House of Representatives.[13][14][15]
2020
Wagoner was defeated by Julie Yamamoto in the Republican primary, gaining only 41.73% of the vote.[16]
2018
Wagoner was unopposed in the Republican primary.[17] Wagoner defeated Democratic nominee Sead Muradbegovic with 63.3% of the vote.[18]
2012
Wagoner challenged Brandon Hixon in the Republican primary, he lost taking only 48.5% of the vote. (85 votes)[19]