Elaine Smith (Idaho politician)

Elaine E. Smith (May 25, 1946 – December 6, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives.

[2][3] She graduated from Meridian High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education-history from Idaho State University.

[4] On December 6, 2024, Smith died at her home in Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 78.

[17] 2006 Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Democratic primary, Smith won with 1,389 votes,[18] and won the three-party November 7, 2006, general election with 6,495 votes (6206%) against Republican nominee Joshua Thompson and Vegors, running as the United Party nominee.

[21] 2002 When District 30 B seat Republican Representative Thomas Loertscher was re-districted to District 31, Smith was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 2,078 votes,[22] and won the three-party November 5, 2002, general election with 5,947 votes (53.3%) against Republican nominee Farhana Hibbert and Natural Law Party nominee Ann Vegors.