Bryan Zollinger
Bryan Zollinger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 33rd district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Linden Bateman |
| Succeeded by | Marco Erickson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rexburg, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Utah (BS) Florida Coastal School of Law (JD) |
Bryan N. Zollinger is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 33rd district from 2016 to 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]Zollinger was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Sugar Salem High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law.
Career
[edit]Zollinger practices law in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Previously, he served as a trustee for the Idaho Falls School Board.[1]
Idaho House of Representatives
[edit]Zollinger along with Mike Kingsley launched Idaho Freedom Caucus, late in the 2017 session.[2] In April 2017, Freedom Caucus collaborated to challenge Governor Butch Otter's veto of the Idaho grocery tax.[3]
In August 2017, Zollinger said that the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama staged the Unite the Right white supremacist rally was "completely plausible".[4]
In 2017, Zollinger served on the following committees:
- Health and Welfare Committee
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
- Local Government Committee
Elections
[edit]When Representative Linden B. Bateman chose not to run for reelection the Idaho House, Zollinger announced as a candidate for the House seat. Zollinger won the Republican primary against David Smith with 56.2% of the vote.[5] Zollinger defeated George P. Morrison in the general election with 66.25% of the vote.[6]
Zollinger for 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election serves has Janice McGeachin Region 6 director.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Bryan Zollinger". Idaho. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "GOP lawmakers to launch Idaho Freedom Caucus". Boise, Idaho. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Wright, Samantha. "Idaho Lawmakers Challenge Validity Of Governor's Veto". Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ^ "East Idaho rep. says it's 'plausible' Obama staged Charlottesville riots". idahostatesman. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "McGeachin for Governor Campaign Announces Regional Directors – Janice McGeachin for Idaho Governor". janiceforidaho.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.