Tim Ridinger
American politician from Idaho
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Tim Ridinger is an American politician from Idaho. Ridinger is a former member of Idaho House of Representatives.
Tim Ridinger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 21st, seat B district | |
| In office December 1994 – December 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Pattie Nafziger |
| Succeeded by | Fred Tilman |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 25th, seat B district | |
| In office December 2002 – December 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Newcomb |
| Succeeded by | Donna Pence |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1956 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Penny Ridinger |
Early life
On May 24, 1956, Ridinger was born in Sacramento, California.[1]
Education
Ridinger earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, from Boise State University.[1]
Career
In 1986, Ridinger became mayor of Shoshone, Idaho, until 2004.
On November 8, 1994, Ridinger won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 21, seat B. Ridinger defeated Pattie Nafziger with 53.1% of the votes.[2] On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Ridinger won the election and continued serving District 21, seat B. Ridinger defeated Darren Clemenhagen with 58.5% of the votes.[3] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Ridinger won the election unopposed and continued serving District 21, seat B.[4] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Ridinger won the election and continued serving District 21, seat B. Ridinger defeated Richard "Dick" Andreasen with 61% of the votes.[5]
On November 5, 2002, Ridinger won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 25, seat B. Ridinger defeated Donna Pence with 50.6% of the votes.[6] On November 2, 2004, Ridinger lost the election. Ridinger was defeated by Donna Pence 51% of the votes. Ridinger received 49% of the votes.[7][1]
Personal life
Ridinger's wife is Penny Ridinger. They have four children. Ridinger and his family live in Shoshone, Idaho.[1]