[1] In 1968, Kauffman served in the United States Air Force, until 1972.

[1][2] On November 6, 2012, Kauffman won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 25, seat B.

[3][4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Kauffman won the election unopposed and continued serving District 25, seat B.

[5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Kauffman won the election unopposed and continued serving District 25, seat B.

[6] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Kauffman won the election unopposed and continued serving District 25, seat B.