Tim Ridinger

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]

Ridinger's wife is Penny Ridinger. They have four children. Ridinger and his family live in Shoshone, Idaho.^[1]