Don Benson (Idaho)
Don Benson (Democratic Party) ran for election to theIdaho House of Representatives to representDistrict 12B. He lost in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Benson completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Don Benson was born inToledo, Ohio. Benson's career experience includes working as a volunteer and engineer. He earned an associate degree from Pikes Peak Community College in 1989.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B
IncumbentJaron Crane defeatedDon Benson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jaron Crane (R) | 71.0 | 15,066 |
 | Don Benson (D)  | 29.0 | 6,166 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,232 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B
Don Benson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Benson | 100.0 | 586 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 586 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B
IncumbentJaron Crane defeatedJohn Noller in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jaron Crane | 78.2 | 3,364 |
| John Noller | 21.8 | 940 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,304 | ||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Benson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Don Benson completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Benson's responses.
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Over the years,I have spent a great amount of time working as a volunteer in several different organizations. For over 10 years I was with Boy Scout Ore-Ida council as both Pack/Troop Scout leader and planner for Winter & Spring camporees. My son and I, along with several other boys went camping over 50 times during boy scout years including going camping every month for 3 years straight. I also help my son and several other boys in earning their Eagle badges along with working at their community service projects. Also, during this time, I was a youth soccer coach helping both boys and girls learning athletic skill and teaching them how to be good sportsman. Squeezed in during this time, I was also involved with local habitat for humanity in building couple homes for families in need of a quality-built home.
Back in 2008 I got involve with University County extension as master gardener helping local folks about issues they have with their trees/lawns/backyard gardens and even teaching gardening classes, my specialty is teaching how to grow your own garlic. Over the last 3 years, I joined a small group- - Protecting our local Librarians and Libraries because of new target on them. - Voting rights for all by not limiting Absentee ballots and supporting ballot Initiative.
- - Promoting Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for all. - Providing Quality, Accessible Health care for all those in need. - Expanding Public Education including Infrastructure and saying No to school vouchers
- - Giving Women the right to make their own health decisions. - Keeping our Water, we drink and Air we breathe clean and safe for everyone. - Keeping our Democracy in check while fighting Extremism and Corruption.
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Idaho House of Representatives District 12B | Lost general | $3,343 | $3,207 |
| Grand total | $3,343 | $3,207 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 24, 2024
