John McCrostie
| John McCrostie | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 16 Seat A |
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| Assumed office December 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Grant Burgoyne |
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| Born | c. 1970 (age 53–54) Mountain Home, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dave Navarro |
| Residence | Garden City, Idaho |
| Website | www |
John McCrostie is an American politician, who was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in the 2014 elections.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, McCrostie represents the Garden City-based 16th District, succeeding Grant Burgoyne after the latter's election to the Idaho Senate.
Career
McCrostie grew up in Mountain Home, graduating from Mountain Home High School in 1988. He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in music education from Oral Roberts University and taught music in the public school system, in addition to working for Hewlett-Packard and providing title insurance. He also rose in the ranks of organized labor for the National Education Association and advocated for LGBT workers in both the educational sector and at HP.[2]
Political career
In 2013, McCrostie announced his run in the Democratic primary for State House District 16A to succeed Grant Burgoyne, who ran for the district's open senate seat. McCrostie won the May 2014 Democratic primary against former NFL player Jimmy Farris,[3] and in the November 2014 general election McCrostie defeated Republican candidate Rosann Wiltse.
Personal life
McCrostie is the second openly LGBT member in the history of the Idaho Legislature after Nicole LeFavour, who served in the Idaho House from 2004 to 2008 and the Idaho Senate from 2008 to 2012.[4]
References
- ↑ "Election 2014: Lynn Luker narrowly holds off Democrat Steve Berch in Ada County". Idaho Statesman, November 5, 2014.
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