Ken Andrus
American politician
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Ken Andrus (born July 14, 1935)[1] is an American rancher and politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016, representing the 28A and 29A districts. His son, Kevin Andrus, succeeded him in the legislature.
Ken Andrus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 28A district | |
| In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Lake |
| Succeeded by | Randy Armstrong |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29A district | |
| In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Andersen |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Meline |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1935 Marion, Utah, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Colleen Lloyd |
| Children | 8, including Kevin |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1962 |
Early life and education
Andrus was born in Marion, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry from Brigham Young University.[citation needed]
Elections
Ken Andrus retired after the 2016 Idaho House of Representatives session.[2]
District 28
2014
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] He defeated Kurtis R. Workman with 64.4% of the vote.
2012
Redistricted to 28A, Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[4] He defeated Sam McKee with 62.7% of the vote.[5]
District 29
2010
Andrus ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] He defeated James ("Jim") W. Allen in the general election with 61.% of the vote.[7]
2008
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] Andrus won the general election with 11,044 votes (56.2%) against Allen R. Andersen.[9]
2006
Unopposed for, Republican primary.[10] Andrus won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,404 votes (51.41%) against Allen R. Andersen.[11]
2004
Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[12] He won the general election with 9,504 votes (51.9%) against Democratic Representative Allen R. Andersen.[13]