Jerry Sturgill
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Idaho in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 71
City: Boise, Idaho
Education: Earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Brigham Young University
Work experience: Worked as a corporate lawyer and investment banker in New York; founded his own firm in Boise. Served as CEO for two companies, a 500-employee regional armored transit and ATM servicing company, and a major food manufacturing company. In 2010, he joined Headwaters MB, a financial services firm, as a managing director. Former river guide. Serves as a bishop in the LDS church.
Political experience: Sturgill is making his first run for office.
Family: Married. Has three children.
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Contact information
- Web: sturgill4senate.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Crapo (R) | 452,620 | 66.16% |
| Jerry Sturgill (D) | 189,394 | 27.69% |
| Ray J. Writz (C) | 42,080 | 6.15% |
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