Fritz Wiedenhoff
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. B (GOP), Idaho Legislative District 2 in the 2012 Idaho Primary
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.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Morse (R) | 1,984 | 35.45% |
| Phil Hart (R) | 1,746 | 31.20% |
| Ronald Vieselmeyer (R) | 1,116 | 19.94% |
| Fritz Wiedenhoff (R) | 751 | 13.42% |
| Jeri DeLange (R) | 0 | 0% |
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BOISE – In the hard-fought GOP primary races in North Idaho’s Legislative District 2, campaign finance reports show that challengers have outraised two of the three incumbents, including tax-protesting Rep. Phil Hart. Hart has raised $6,738 for his campaign, while challenger Ed Morse has raised more than twice as much – $16,479 – and challenger Fritz Wiedenhoff has raised $7,748. That GOP primary also includes Ron Vieselmeyer, who trails with $3,791. Hart also reported a $31,827 outstanding debt to himself.
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