Linda Wright Hartgen
Linda Wright Hartgen (née Gardner) is an American politician from Idaho. She is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 24, seat B.
Linda Wright Hartgen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Patrick (redistricting) |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 24 Seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Hartgen |
| Succeeded by | Steve Miller (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Vincent Hartgen (father-in-law) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Lewis–Clark State College (BS) |
Education
In 1991, Hartgen earned a Bachelor of Science in business management from Lewis–Clark State College.[1]
Career
In 1991, Hartgen became a court clerk, until 1992. From 1992 to 2015, she was a trial court administrator at the Idaho Supreme Court.[1][2]
On November 6, 2018, Hartgen won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 24, seat B. Hartgen defeated Deborah Silver and Anthony Tomkins with 57.7% of the votes.[3][1]
Hartgen has announced that she will be running for the seat of retiring state senator Lee Heider, from District 24.
Personal life
Hartgen's husband was Stephen Hartgen who died on 31 December 2021. She has three children. Hartgen and her family live in Twin Falls, Idaho.[1]
References
- "Linda Hartgen's Biography". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- Russell, Betsy Z. (January 22, 2018). "Hartgen to retire, endorses wife Linda for his seat". spokesman.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2020.