Joe Evans
A candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st District, Idaho Congressional District 1 in the 2020 Idaho General Election, Nov. 3
Party: Libertarian
Education: Attended Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, and received a GED through Boise State University adult education program in 1985. Received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Boise State in 2016.
Political Experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Idaho State Senate in 2018, losing to Republican Clifford Bayer. This is his first run for federal office.
Work Experience: Served for 14 years as a U.S. Army intelligence analyst before returning to Idaho to work as a data engineer for zData Inc.
Family: Has five children.
Campaign Fundraising: Evans told The Spokesman-Review he has raised $900 as of Sept. 9, below the minimum threshold for required campaign finance reporting.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Russ Fulcher (R) | 229,923 | 66.20% |
| Rudy Soto (D) | 105,246 | 30.30% |
| Joe Evans (L) | 12,170 | 3.50% |
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