James Holtzclaw (born October 6, 1975) is a Republican Idaho State Representative and a

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veteran, currently representing District 20 in Meridian, Idaho.

Early life, education, and career

James Holtzclaw was born October 6, 1975, in Rome, Georgia. After high school, he joined the

, where he served for 10 years with 5 oversees deployments. He is a lifetime member of the

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and a member of the

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, Post 113. He attended George Fox University. where he earned his BA in

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. In 2015, Idaho governor

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awarded Holtzclaw the Meritorious Service Medal for his service with the Idaho Military Division after recommendations by the Idaho Military Division's two JAG Officers, LTC Paul Boice and CPT Stephen Stokes. Holtzclaw is currently a local business owner and an Associate Real Estate Broker for RE/MAX in Meridian, Idaho.

Elections

Idaho House of Representatives District 20 Seat B

2018

Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Republican Primary for District 20 B. Holtzclaw won the 2018 general election with 14,341 votes (100%).

2016

Holtzclaw was opposed by Randy Drew Johnson in the Republican Primary for District 20 B via write in whom he beat earning 98.7% of the vote. He was unopposed in the general election.

2014

Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Republican Primary for District 20 B. Holtzclaw won the 2014 general election with 9,077 votes (82.2%) against perennial candidate Daniel S. Weston of the Constitution Party.

2012

Holtzclaw challenged Republican Representative Marv Hagedorn for the District 20 B seat; Hagedorn redistricted to District 14 and successfully ran for its senate seat. Holtzclaw won the three-way May 15, 2012 Republican Primary with 1,035 votes (41.8%). Holtzclaw was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 14,706 votes.

2007 Meridian mayoral campaign

Holztclaw lost to incumbent

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earning 37.46% of the vote.

Committee assignments

2020 Session *Commerce & Human Resources (Chair) *State Affairs *Transportation & Defense 2019 Session *Commerce & Human Resources (Chair) *State Affairs *Transportation & Defense 2018 Session *Commerce & Human Resources *State Affairs *Transportation & Defense 2017 Session *Commerce & Human Resources *State Affairs *Transportation & Defense

References

External links

James Holtzclaw
at the Idaho Legislature
Campaign site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Holtzclaw, James Living people George Fox University alumni Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Meridian, Idaho 21st-century American politicians 1975 births