Heather Scott
A candidate for State Representative, position A, Idaho Legislative District 1 in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
City: Blanchard, Idaho
Education: Sandy Valley High School, Magnolia, Ohio. Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Akron, 1994.
Political background: Incumbent state representative; elected in 2014, and now seeking re-election to a second term. Also served as a Republican precinct committeeman.
Work experience: Worked as an aquatic biologist for more than 15 years, including field work in Idaho, California, Colorado, Washington and Utah. Has quit work to focus full-time on being a state representative.
Family: Married, no children.
Contact information
- Web: voteheatherscott.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Scott (R) | 14,406 | 62.54% |
| Kate McAlister (D) | 8,630 | 37.46% |
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