Simpson earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho.
Simpson won the May 27, 2008, Republican primary with 1,891 votes (59.2%) against Ann Rydalch.
[1] Simpson was unopposed in the November 4, 2008, general election and won with 17,384 votes.
[2] Simpson was unopposed in the Republican primary and won with 4,511 votes.
[3] Simpson was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election, which he won with 12,748 votes.