Megan Blanksma (born in Nampa, Idaho) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 23 in seat B.[1] Blanksma currently serves as the Majority Leader for the House of Representatives.[2]
From 2014 to 2016, Blanksma served as Chair of the Elmore County Republican Party, after many years as a volunteer in many capacities at the county and state level.[3] She also serves on the St. Luke's Elmore Community Board.
Idaho House of Representativesedit
Blanksma challenged 14-year incumbent Pete Nielsen in the Republican primary in 2016. She was endorsed by Governor Butch Otter.[4] After securing the nomination, Blanksma faced only independent and third party opposition in the general election and was elected to the seat.
Committee assignmentsedit
Heath and Welfare Committee
Local Government Committee
Resources and Conservation Committee
Personal lifeedit
Blanksma and her husband, Jeff, live on a farm in Hammett, Idaho.
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