Roger Fairchild

Roger Fairchild (born c. 1953) is an American politician from Fruitland, Idaho,[1] active in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was the Republican nominee for governor of Idaho in 1990,[2][3] but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Cecil Andrus.[4]

Roger Fairchild
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 10th district
In office
November 1980 – January 10, 1990
Preceded byLarry Craig
Succeeded byMary Hartung
Personal details
Bornc. 1953 (age 69–70)
Political partyRepublican

Fairchild was a member of the Idaho Senate from 1980 to 1990, when he resigned to run for governor.[3][5]

In 2002, Fairchild announced his candidacy for state senate, running for the 9th district.[1] He was defeated in the Republican primary by Monty Pearce.[6]

References
  1. "Fairchild to run for Branch's seat". Argus Observer. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  2. Warbis, Mark (May 23, 1990). "Fairchild grabs governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. p. 1A – via Google News.
    - "Fairchild will try to unseat Andrus". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. May 23, 1990. p. 10A – via Google News.
  3. Miller, Dean (January 11, 1990). "Fairchild urges universal healthcare, end of tenure for teachers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Google News.
  4. "Andrus wins unprecedented fourth term". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
    - "Andrus wins Franklin County after tabulation error". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. November 17, 1990. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
    - "Andrus' 4th win boosts Democrats". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. 3A.
    - "Andrus, Craig record lopsided wins". Spokane Chronicle. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. B5.
  5. Trillhaase, Marty (May 20, 1990). "Fairchild's on a 1-year-long roller coaster". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Lewiston, Idaho. p. 1C – via Google News.
    - "22 new lawmakers to debut at sessions". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. December 1, 1980. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Google News.
  6. "ID State Senate 09 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 9, 2018.


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