Steven Thayn
American politician from Idaho
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Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954, in Richland, Washington)[1] is an American Republican politician who is the Idaho State Senator representing District 8.[2] Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012.[3]
Preceded bySheryl Nuxoll
Succeeded byGeoff Schroeder (redistricting)
Preceded byKathy Skippen
Succeeded byGayle Batt (redistricting)
Steven P. Thayn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 8 | |
| In office December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sheryl Nuxoll |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Schroeder (redistricting) |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 11 Seat A | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Skippen |
| Succeeded by | Gayle Batt (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1954 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sheryll |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | Treasure Valley Community College Boise State University |
| Profession | Teacher, farmer |
| Website | steventhayn |
Education
Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Primary[4] | Brad Little (incumbent) | 3,402 | 65.0% | Steven Thayn | 1,398 | 26.7% | Walt Bayes | 434 | 8.3% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Primary[5] | Steven Thayn | 2,759 | 52.3% | Kathy Skippen (incumbent) | 2,513 | 47.7% | |||
| 2006 General[6] | Steven Thayn | 9,294 | 75.4% | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 3,026 | 24.6% | |||
| 2008 Primary[7] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 2,074 | 38.3% | Matt Beebe | 1,677 | 30.9% | Gary Bauer | 1,670 | 30.8% |
| 2008 General[8] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 11,538 | 59.9% | Bob Solomon | 7,724 | 40.1% | |||
| 2010 Primary[9] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 3,464 | 65.1% | Mike Pullin | 1,856 | 34.9% | |||
| 2010 General[10] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 11,687 | 100% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary[11] | Steven Thayn | 3,312 | 44.6% | Alan Ward | 2,065 | 27.8% | Terry Gestrin | 2,053 | 27.6% | |
| 2012 General[12] | Steven Thayn | 13,068 | 61.0% | Joanna Clausen | 6,656 | 31.0% | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 1,713 | 8.0% | |
| 2014 Primary[13] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 6,389 | 100.0% | |||||||
| 2014 General[14] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 10,675 | 71.4% | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 4,266 | 28.6% | ||||
| 2016 Primary[15] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 5,921 | 100.0% | |||||||
| 2016 General[16] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 16,015 | 75.5% | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 4,826 | 22.7% | William Sifford (W/I) | 377 | 1.8% | |
| 2018 Primary[17] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 4,568 | 55.8% | Marla Lawson | 3,620 | 44.2% | ||||
| 2018 General[18] | Steven Thayn (incumbent) | 14,128 | 71.0% | Bill Sifford | 4,510 | 22.7% | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 1,265 | 6.4% |