Jason A. Monks (born in Ridgecrest,

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) is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from District 22. Monks currently serves as Assistant Majority Leader for the

Education

Monks earned his

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degree from

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Elections

District 22B

2020

Monks defeated Hedi Sorenon in the Republican primary with 61.51% of the vote. Monks faces Nina Turner in the general election.

2018

Monks defeated Ronald DeBlauw in the Republican primary with 68% of the vote. Monks was unopposed in the general election.

2016

Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. Monks supported

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in the

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2014

Monks was unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election.

2012

With Republican Representative Pete Nielsen redistricted to 23B. Monks won the four-way Republican Primary with 942 votes (39.7%), defeating former Representative Fred Tilman. Monks won the General election with 10,080 votes (67.6%) against Democratic nominee Sharon Fisher.

Mayor of Meridian

2010

Monks ran for mayor of

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losing to Tammy de Weerd.

References

External links

Jason Monks
at the

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Campaign site
Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Brigham Young University alumni Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Ridgecrest, California People from Nampa, Idaho 21st-century American politicians {{Idaho-politician-stub