Terry Gestrin

Terry F. Gestrin is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 8th district. He assumed office on August 2, 2012.^[1]

Terry Gestrin
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 8th district
In office August 2, 2012 – December 1, 2022
Preceded by	Ken Roberts
Succeeded by	Matthew Bundy (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	Cascade, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Donnelly, Idaho, U.S.
Education	Idaho State University (BBA)

Early life and education

Gestrin was born in Cascade, Idaho. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Idaho State University.

Career

After redistricting in 2012, Gestrin sought the 8th district seat in the Idaho Senate but was defeated in the May 2012 Republican primary by then-Representative Steven Thayn.

When Representative Ken Roberts was appointed to the Idaho State Tax Commission later in July, the Legislative District 8 Republican Central Committee selected Gestrin to take Roberts' place on the general election ballot for Seat A.^[2]

Governor Otter appointed Gestrin to serve the remainder of Roberts' term.^[3]

Committee assignments

• Education Committee
• Resources and Conservation Committee
• Transportation and Defense Committee

Elections

District 8 Senate - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2012 Primary[4]	Terry Gestrin	2,053	27.6%	Steven Thayn	3,312	44.6%	Alan Ward	2,065	27.8%

District 8 House Seat A - Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley Counties

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2012 General[5]	Terry Gestrin (incumbent)	13,894	67.9%	Karla Miller	7,405	34.8%
2014 Primary[6]	Terry Gestrin (incumbent)	4,443	62.9%	Ernest Walker	2,618	37.1%
2014 General[7]	Terry Gestrin (incumbent)	12,848	99.1%	Ammon Prolife (W/I)	111	0.9%
2016 Primary[8]	Terry Gestrin (incumbent)	5,999	100%
2016 General[9]	Terry Gestrin (incumbent)	16,745	74.1%	Jocelyn Plass	5,864	25.9%