Lynn Luker
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Lynn M. Luker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 15 Seat A | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Smylie |
| Succeeded by | Steve Berch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1953 Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley (BA) University of Idaho (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | voteluker |
Lynn M. Luker (born August 20, 1953)[citation needed] is an American politician who served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018, representing District 15 in the A seat.[1]
Luker was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Lompoc High School.[2] He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from University of California, Berkeley and Juris Doctor from University of Idaho College of Law.[1]
Idaho House of Representatives
In 2004, Luker challenged 12-year incumbent Representative Max Black in the Republican primary, losing by 70 votes. Two years later, Representative Steve Smylie sought the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction rather than seek reelection. Luker ran for the seat Smylie was vacating and won the Republican nomination in a three-way primary and the general election.
Committee assignments
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
- Local Government Committee
- State Affairs Committee
Luker previously served on the Health and Welfare Committee from 2006 to 2010, and as chairman of the Local Government Committee from 2014 to 2016.