Lawerence Denney
Lawerence Denney (Republican Party) was the Idaho Secretary of State. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Denney (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Idaho Secretary of State. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Before becoming secretary of state, Denney was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 9A from 1991 to 1992 and again from 1996 to 2014. He served as speaker of the House from 2006 to December 2012.
Biography
Denney earned his B.S. from the University of Idaho in 1970. His professional experience includes working as a farmer.[1]
Denney served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1972.
Education
- B.S. - University of Idaho (1970)
Political career
Idaho Secretary of State (2015-2023)
Denney has served as Idaho secretary of state since January 5, 2015. Denney was elected to fill the open seat vacated by incumbent Secretary of State Ben Ysursa (R) on November 4, 2014. Denney was re-elected in 2018.
June 2017 request for voter rolls
On June 29, 2017, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, which had been created by President Donald Trump on May 11, requested information on registered voters from all 50 states dating back to 2006. The states were given until July 14 to respond. On July 3, Secretary Denney announced that the state would respond to the commission's request following a review period.
| “ | While a request for voter information itself is not atypical, and while specific parts of the state voter roll are in fact public, this particular request was of a unique enough nature that it bears some additional review.[2] | ” |
| —Secretary Lawerence Denney[3] | ||
Idaho House of Representatives (1991-1992, 1996-2014)
Denney represented District 9A from 1991 to 1992 and from 1996 to 2014 in the Idaho House of Representatives. He served as speaker of the House from 2006 to 2012.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Denney served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Resources and Conservation, Chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Transportation and Defense |
Elections
2022
- See also: Idaho Secretary of State election, 2022
Lawerence Denney did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Idaho Secretary of State election, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho Secretary of State
Incumbent Lawerence Denney defeated Jill Humble in the general election for Idaho Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lawerence Denney (R) | 62.5 | 370,654 | |
| Jill Humble (D) | 37.5 | 222,073 | ||
| Total votes: 592,727 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho Secretary of State
Jill Humble defeated Joseph Chastain in the Democratic primary for Idaho Secretary of State on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jill Humble | 74.8 | 42,611 | |
| Joseph Chastain | 25.2 | 14,361 | ||
| Total votes: 56,972 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho Secretary of State
Incumbent Lawerence Denney advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho Secretary of State on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lawerence Denney | 100.0 | 157,014 | |
| Total votes: 157,014 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Idaho secretary of state election, 2014
Denney ran for Idaho Secretary of State in 2014. He won the Republican nomination in the primary on May 20, 2014.[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
Primary election
| Idaho Secretary of State, Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Lawerence Denney |
37.1% | 51,041 | ||
| Phil McGrane | 27.9% | 38,336 | ||
| Evan Frasure | 19.3% | 26,539 | ||
| Mitch Toryanski | 15.7% | 21,630 | ||
| Total Votes | 137,546 | |||
| Election results via Idaho Secretary of State. | ||||
General election
| Secretary of State of Idaho, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lawerence Denney |
56.2% | 241,851 | |
| Democratic | Holli High Woodings | 43.8% | 188,353 | |
| Total Votes | 430,204 | |||
| Election results via Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Denney won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 9A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Steve Worthley (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lawerence Denney Incumbent |
70.9% | 12,234 | |
| Democratic | Steve Worthley | 29.1% | 5,013 | |
| Total Votes | 17,247 | |||
2010
Denney won re-election to District Seat 9A in 2010 against Democrat Lynn Webster. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lawerence Denney (R)
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8,736 | 76.7% | ||
| Lynn Webster (D) | 2,660 | 23.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Lawerence Denney won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 9A receiving 71.9 percent of the vote (10,968 votes), ahead of Democrat Frederick Hallberg who received 28.1 percent of the vote (4,286 votes).[7]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 9A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lawerence Denney (R)
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10,968 | 54.4% | ||
| Frederick Hallberg (D) | 4,286 | 28.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
Denney's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
| “ |
Taxes I really do not mind paying my fair share of taxes. Our total tax structure should be fair and equitable as well as stable. We need to not only expect – but demand – that our elected officials utilize our tax dollars wisely and efficiently. Budget & Spending As a fiscal conservative, I am thankful that Idaho has a constitution that mandates that we balance our budget each year. It would be too easy to say ‘yes’ to all the budget requests that are brought before the legislature each year, only to find ourselves operating in the red or having to make deeper cuts to programs and services. We have to be mindful that we have to be accountable. Raising taxes is not the right answer. Education I believe that we need to do everything possible to assure our children access to a good education. I also believe that the responsibility for seeing that children avail themselves of that education lies with parents – not the government. The future of our state and our country depends on sound and responsible education of our children. |
” |
| —Lawerence Denney's campaign website, (2014) | ||
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2014
In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Personal
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Denney and his wife, Donna, have four children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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- Idaho Secretary of State
- Idaho secretary of state election, 2014
- Idaho Secretary of State election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ ABC News 8, "Denney considering demand for voter information," July 3, 2017
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Denney for Idaho, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho Secretary of State 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Phil McGrane (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 9A 1996-2014 |
Succeeded by Ryan Kerby (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 9A 1991-1992 |
Succeeded by - |
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