Julie VanOrden (born in Pocatello, Idaho) is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2012 representing District 31 in Seat B.
Education Born Julie Tsukamoto, she attended Blackfoot High School, the College of Southern Idaho, and earned her associate degree from Idaho State University's vocational technical school.
2018 primary election
On May 15, 2018, Julie VanOrden was defeated by Blackfoot area political activist, home-educator, and stay-at-home mother of 10 children, Julianne Young. Young campaigned against VanOrden's efforts to update Idaho sex education statue which dated by to the 1970s.
Idaho Public Charter School Commission
In July, 2018 Rep. VanOrden was appointed by Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke to serve a four-year term on the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. The commission oversees the regulation of charter schools in the State of Idaho.
Election history + District 31 House Seat B - Bingham CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary3,89162.4%2,34037.6%2012 General12,98975.8%4,14824.2%2014 Primary5,144100.0%2014 General9,201100.0%2016 Primary2,488100.0%2016 General14,427100.0%2018 Primary3,06245.9%3,61654.1%
References
External links Julie VanOrden at the Idaho Legislature Campaign site