Fritz Wiedenhoff

A candidate for State Representative, Position A, Republican Primary, Idaho Legislative District 2 in the 2016 Idaho Primary, May 17

Party: Republican

City: Rathdrum, Idaho

Occupation: firefighter

A firefighter from Garwood, Wiedenhoff previously unsuccessfully challenged 2nd District Rep. Vito Barbieri in the GOP primary in 2014. He is a captain with the Northern Lakes Fire District and a father of three. Wiedenhoff also is a part-time operation specialist and mechanic for the Coeur d'Alene Airport. He holds an associate's of applied science degree in diesel mechanics. He's been critical of incumbent Rep. Barbieri for voting against education.