Gary E. Collins (born September 19, 1942)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2000 to 2020.
[3] Collins defeated Democratic nominee Chris Ho with 65.8% of the vote.
[4] Collins defeated Alan C. Jones again in the Republican primary this time with 70.9% of the vote.
[17] Redistricted to 12B, and with Republican Representative W.W. 'Bill' Deal re-districted to 13B, Collins was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 2,279 votes,[18] and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 5,331 votes (65.1%) against Amanda Brown (D).
Taylor left the District 11 B seat open, Collins won the May 23, 2000, Republican primary with 2,821 votes (54.3%) against Curtis McKenzie,[20] and won the November 7, 2000, general election with 11,340 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Benny Antunes (D).