Julie Yamamoto

Julie Yamamoto
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2020
Preceded byJarom Wagoner
Constituency10th district Seat A (2020–2022)
11th district Seat A (2022–present)
Personal details
BornNampa, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationCollege of Idaho (BA, MA)
University of Idaho (EdD)

Julie Yamamoto is an American politician and retired educator. A member of the Republican Party, she is serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 11th District. She has served at the helm of the House Education Committee since 2023.[1]

Early life and education

Yamamoto was born in Nampa, Idaho. She is of Japanese descent.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the College of Idaho and a Doctor of Education from the University of Idaho.[3]

Career

Yamamoto has worked as a teacher and school administrator.[4] She was the chair of the Assistance League of Boise Canyon County Branch.

Idaho House of Representatives

Yamamoto defeated incumbent Jarom Wagoner in the Republican primary with 58.27% of the vote.[5] In the 2020 general election, Yamamoto faced Democratic nominee Rebecca Yamamoto Hanson, with whom she had no familial relation.[2] She defeated Hanson with 67.4% of the vote.[6] Yamamoto lost her race in the 2024 Republican primary to Kent Marmon.[7]

During her first term in office, she sat on the House Education Committee. Yamamoto was reelected in the 2022 election. In 2023, she became head of the House Education Committee.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Dittenber, Sadie (2023-01-04). "Retired teacher takes over Idaho Legislature's House Education Committee". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. ^ a b Spacek, Rachel (2020-10-10). "District 10 candidates share Japanese heritage, Canyon County roots". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  3. ^ "Julie Yamamoto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. ^ "Julie Yamamoto". Idaho Voter Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  5. ^ "Election Night Results".
  6. ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  7. ^ "GOP incumbents Winder, Yamamoto ousted by primary challengers". Boise State Public Radio. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-13.


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