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Jerry Sturgill

A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Idaho in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Democratic

Age: 72

City: Boise, Idaho

Education: Earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Brigham Young University

Work experience: Worked as a corporate lawyer and investment banker in New York; founded his own firm in Boise. Served as CEO for two companies, a 500-employee regional armored transit and ATM servicing company, and a major food manufacturing company. In 2010, he joined Headwaters MB, a financial services firm, as a managing director. Former river guide. Serves as a bishop in the LDS church.

Political experience: Sturgill is making his first run for office.

Family: Married. Has three children.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Mike Crapo (R) 452,620 66.16%
Jerry Sturgill (D) 189,394 27.69%
Ray J. Writz (C) 42,080 6.15%

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