Robert Anderst
American politician from Idaho
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Robert Anderst is a politician who served as a member of Idaho House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020. Anderst announced he would not run for re-election in 2020.
Robert Anderst | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 12, seat A district | |
| In office December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Schaefer |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Skaug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy Anderst |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Idaho State University |
Early life and education
Anderst was born in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] In 1992, he earned an associates degree in business management and marketing from Idaho State University.[2][1]
Career
Anderst is a Lobbyist with Risch Pisca PLLC. He also is a commercial real estate broker and owner of the Anderst Company in Boise, Idaho https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-anderst-0904771ab
On November 6, 2012, Anderst won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Tracy S. Volpi with 67.1% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt with 69.0% of the votes.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt with 68.5% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Anderst won the election and continued serving District 12, seat A. Anderst defeated Pat Day Hartwell with 64.0% of the votes.[6][1]
Election history
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary[7] | Robert Anderst | 1,416 | 44.5% | Roger Hunt | 1,066 | 33.5% | Steve Nible | 699 | 22.0% |
| 2012 General[8] | Robert Anderst | 9,693 | 67.1% | Tracy Volpi | 4,759 | 32.9% | |||
| 2014 Primary[9] | Robert Anderst (incumbent) | 1,598 | 51.5% | Roger Hunt | 1,507 | 48.5% | |||
| 2014 General[10] | Robert Anderst (incumbent) | 6,589 | 69.0% | Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt | 2,967 | 31.0% | |||
| 2016 Primary[11] | Robert Anderst (incumbent) | 1,876 | 100% | ||||||
| 2016 General[12] | Robert Anderst (incumbent) | 10,972 | 68.5% | Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt | 5,042 | 31.5% |
Personal life
Anderst's wife is Amy Anderst. He has two adult children. Anderst and his family live in Nampa, Idaho.[1]