Ken Andrus

Ken Andrus (born July 14, 1935)[1] is an American rancher and Republican who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016, representing the 28A and 29A districts. His son, Kevin Andrus, succeeded him in the legislature.

Ken Andrus
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 28A district
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2016
Preceded byDennis Lake
Succeeded byRandy Armstrong
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 29A district
In office
December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byAllen Andersen
Succeeded byCarolyn Meline
Personal details
Born (1935-07-14) July 14, 1935
Marion, Utah, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseColleen Lloyd
Children8, including Kevin
Residence(s)Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S.
EducationBrigham Young University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1960–1962

Early life and education

Andrus was born in Marion, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry from Brigham Young University.

Elections

Ken Andrus retired after the 2016 Idaho House of Representatives session.[2]

2014

Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] He defeated Kurtis R. Workman with 64.4% of the vote.

2012

Redistricted to 28A, Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[4] He defeated Sam McKee with 62.7% of the vote.[5]

2010

Andrus ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] He defeated James ("Jim") W. Allen in the general election with 61.% of the vote.[7]

2008

Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] Andrus won the general election with 11,044 votes (56.2%) against Allen R. Andersen.[9]

2006

Unopposed for, Republican primary.[10] Andrus won the November 7, 2006, general election with 7,404 votes (51.41%) against Allen R. Andersen.[11]

2004

Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary.[12] He won the general election with 9,504 votes (51.9%) against Democratic Representative Allen R. Andersen.[13]

References
  1. "House Membership: Ken Andrus". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. Service, Dave Goins Idaho News. "Ken Andrus reflects on pending retirement from Legislature". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  5. "2012 General Results Legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  7. "2010 General Results legislative". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  10. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  11. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  12. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  13. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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