Randy Armstrong (politician)

Randy Armstrong is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 28A in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Randy Armstrong
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 28A district
Assumed office
December 1, 2016[1]
Preceded byKen Andrus
Personal details
BornBannock County, Idaho[2]
Political partyRepublican
SpousePaige[2]
ResidenceInkom, Idaho[1]
Alma materIdaho State University[2]

Early life

Armstrong was born in Bannock County, Idaho. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Idaho State University.[2]

Political career

In 2016, Ken Andrus decided not to run for re-election to seat 28A in the Idaho House of Representatives, and Armstrong ran for his seat.[3] He won a four-way Republican primary, and went on to win the general election against Democrat Steve Landon. He won re-election in 2018, and is running again in 2020.[1]

Armstrong currently sits on the following committees:[4]

  • Agricultural Affairs
  • Business
  • State Affairs

Electoral record
2016 Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 2,007 48.57%
Republican Tari L. Jensen 757 18.32%
Republican Kay Jenkins 731 17.69%
Republican Lance B. Kolbet 637 15.42%
2016 general election: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 12,499 64.96%
Democratic Steve Landon 6,741 35.04%
2018 general election: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 28A[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Armstrong 10,279 62.5%
Democratic Steve Landon 6,155 37.5%

References
  1. "Randy Armstrong". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. "Randy Armstrong's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. Friesen, Josh (4 November 2016). "Armstrong, Landon vie for Rep. Andrus' seat in state House". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  4. "Representative Randy Armstrong". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 23 June 2020.


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