Steve Tanner
A candidate for State Senate, Idaho Legislative District 1 in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 71
City: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Education: Graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1971. Holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Idaho, 1975.
Political background: Ran for state Senate in 2010 as a Republican; ran for state House in 2014 as a Democrat. Lost in the primary both times.
Work experience: Worked as a self-employed logger for about 12 years; has been self-employed in log home building, timber frame construction and wood products manufacturing for about 40 years.
Family: Married. Has eight grandchildren and 15 grandchildren.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Keough (R) | 17,264 | 76.29% |
| Steve Tanner (D) | 5,365 | 23.71% |
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