Lynn Luker

Lynn M. Luker (born August 20, 1953)^{[citation needed]} is an American politician who served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018, representing District 15 in the A seat.^[1]

Lynn M. Luker
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 15 Seat A
In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2018
Preceded by	Steve Smylie
Succeeded by	Steve Berch
Personal details
Born	(1953-08-20) August 20, 1953 (age 72) Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen
Children	8
Residence(s)	Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley (BA) University of Idaho (JD)
Profession	Attorney
Website	voteluker.com

Early life, education, and career

Luker was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Lompoc High School.^[2] He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from University of California, Berkeley and Juris Doctor from University of Idaho College of Law.^[1]

Idaho House of Representatives

In 2004, Luker challenged 12-year incumbent Representative Max Black in the Republican primary, losing by 70 votes. Two years later, Representative Steve Smylie sought the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction rather than seek reelection. Luker ran for the seat Smylie was vacating and won the Republican nomination in a three-way primary and the general election.

Committee assignments

• Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
• Local Government Committee
• State Affairs Committee

Luker previously served on the Health and Welfare Committee from 2006 to 2010, and as chairman of the Local Government Committee from 2014 to 2016.

Elections

District 15 House Seat B - Part of Ada County

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2004 Primary[3]	Lynn Luker	1,053	48.4%	Max Black (incumbent)	1,123	51.6%

District 15 House Seat A - Part of Ada County

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2006 Primary[4]	Lynn Luker	1,793	53.2%	Bob Jacobson	913	27.1%	Jeremy Olson	662	19.7%
2006 General[5]	Lynn Luker	6,811	55.2%	Jerry Peterson	5,524	44.8%
2008 Primary[6]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	2,118	100%
2008 General[7]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	12,857	100%
2010 Primary[8]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	2,237	68.9%	Jen Stanko	1,008	31.1%
2010 General[9]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	6,401	56.0%	Brenda Lovell	4,280	37.5%	James Tucker	448	3.9%	Randy Williamson	299	2.6%
2012 Primary[10]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	2,399	100%
2012 General[11]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	10,602	59.0%	Richard Keller	7,379	41.0%
2014 Primary[12]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	2,829	100%
2014 General[13]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	6,615	51.6%	Steve Berch	6,199	48.4%
2016 Primary[14]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	2,134	100%
2016 General[15]	Lynn Luker (incumbent)	9,663	50.8%	Steve Berch	9,370	49.2%