Julie Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jarom Wagoner |
| Constituency | 10th district Seat A (2020–2022) 11th district Seat A (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | College 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[edit]
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[edit]
Yamamoto has worked as a teacher and school administrator. She was the chair of the Assistance League of Boise Canyon County Branch.
Idaho House of Representatives[edit]
Yamamoto defeated incumbent Jarom Wagoner in the Republican primary with 58.27% of the vote.[4] 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.[5]
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[edit]
- ^ a b Dittenber, Sadie (2023-01-04). "Retired teacher takes over Idaho Legislature's House Education Committee". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ a b Spacek, Rachel (2020-10-10). "District 10 candidates share Japanese heritage, Canyon County roots". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Julie Yamamoto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ "Election Night Results".
- ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved 2021-09-05.