R. Steven 'Steve' Bair (born April 9, 1958) is a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate. He represents the 31st District since 2012. He previously served in District 28 from 2006 to 2012.

Steve Bair
Member of the Idaho Senate
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2022
Preceded byStan Williams
Succeeded byVan Burtenshaw (redistricting)
Constituency28th district (2006–2012)
31st district (2012–2022)
Personal details
Born (1958-04-09) April 9, 1958 (age 66)
Blackfoot, Idaho
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Peggy Jean Bartschi
(m. 1980; died 1982)
Lori Kae Belnap
(m. 1983; died 2024)
Children5
OccupationRetired farmer, agricultural sales

Early life, education, and career

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Bair was born native and resident of Blackfoot, Idaho. He graduated in 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland, ID. Bair is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bair is married to Lori Kae Belnap and together they have five children. He attended Ricks College, earning a degree in Farm Crops Management. In addition to being a Senator, Bair was also a farmer. Bair was a Precinct Committeeman.

Idaho Senate

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Committees

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Bair is currently serving on the following committees:[1]

  • Joint Finance and Appropriations - Chairman
  • Resources & Environment

Elections

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District 28 Senate - Part of Bingham County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2006 Primary[2] Steve Bair 2,658 62.6% Paul Clark 1,588 37.4%
2006 General[3] Steve Bair 7,312 61.8% Butch Hulse 4,512 38.2%
2008 Primary[4] Steve Bair (incumbent) 4,316 100%
2008 General[5] Steve Bair (incumbent) 11,524 100%
2010 Primary[6] Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,157 100%
2010 General[7] Steve Bair (incumbent) 9,416 100%
District 31 Senate - Bingham County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[8] Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,610 100%
2012 General[9] Steve Bair (incumbent) 11,048 64.4% Cherie Harding Clawson 6,104 35.6%
2014 Primary[10] Steve Bair (incumbent) 5,071 100%
2014 General[11] Steve Bair (incumbent) 9,100 100%
2016 Primary[12] Steve Bair (incumbent) 2,461 100%
2016 General[13] Steve Bair (incumbent) 13,954 100%

References

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Notes
  1. ^ "Senate Committees – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  2. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  11. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  12. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  13. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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