John Campbell (R)

Thu., Oct. 29, 1998

Resume: Republican, age 64 … semi-retired … operates Big Jack Lures, a fishing tackle manufacturing company … outdoor columnist … incumbent one-term legislator … member of House Education, Local Government and Resources/Conservation Committees … member of Panhandle Basin Advisory Committee … served in Air Force as aircraft engine mechanic … former vice chairman of Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission … widower with four grown children. Finances: Raised $7,825 with major contributions from the timber industry, $1,600; party committees, $1,100; Idaho Business PAC, $1,000; and agricultural interests, $900.

Issues: Improve state highways … wants conservation agreements to have legislative approval … education booster, but not charter school legislation … expand economic base in District 1 … opposes bull trout endangered species listing … makes public lands access a priority.

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