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2010 Primary Election Results
Although slightly higher than recent years, turnout was light in the Primary where 27% of registered voters went to the polls statewide. There were very few races on the Democratic ballot and it was an off-year election with the highest profile race on the Republican ticket being the 1st Congressional District. It is interesting to note that in several rural areas of the state six incumbents lost in the Primary and we saw social media playing an increasing role.
Results in Ada County for REALTORŪ endorsed candidates are as follows:
District 2 Commissioner, Rick Yzaguirre - won
District 3 Commissioner, Fred Tilman - lost
County Assessor, Robert McQuade - won
County Clerk, Chris Rich - won
Governor - Governor Butch Otter (R) - won
Lieutenant Governor - Lieutenant Governor Brad Little (R) - won
US Senator - Senator Mike Crapo (R) - won
US Representative, District 2 - Congressman Mike Simpson (R) - won
State Controller - Donna Jones (R) - won
District 14 Representative, Position B - Mayor Nate Mitchell (R) - lost
District 15 Representative, Position B - Representative Max Black (R) - won
District 18 Senator - Dean Sorensen (R) - lost
District 21 Senator - Senator Russ Fulcher (R) - won
District 21 Representatives, Position B - Representative Clifford (Cliff) Bayer (R) - won
Thanks to all of you who took time to vote! |
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New home sales and factory orders rise 
By Martin Crutsinger  updated 9:50 a.m. MT, Wed., May 26, 2010 WASHINGTON - Orders for large manufactured goods rose sharply last month while sales of new homes surged with help from government incentives, giving the economic recovery a jolt in April. Demand for commercial aircraft lifted requests for durable goods 2.9 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That was the best showing in three months and more than double expectations. A separate report from Commerce showed new single-family homes jumped 14.8 percent. |
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Congress Abandons Critical Housing Programs - Again
Realtors have been urging Congress to pass a comprehensive National Flood Insurance Program reform bill all year. We conducted a Call for Action in April, testified at Congressional hearings and urged action during our midyear hill visits. Yet once again, Congress left town before reauthorizing the NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program. As a result, thousands of transactions have come to a stop, again
The NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program are critically important to Americans and the U.S. economy. The real estate recovery can't afford prolonged Congressional inaction.
Regardless of your location, rebuilding our markets in every corner of America is in every Realtor's interest. The Realtor Party must speak with one voice to urge Congress to renew both NFIP and the Rural Housing 502 program today. Please contact Congress today.
TAKE ACTION |
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Save the Date!  REALTORŪ-Affiliate Appreciation Night will be on Wednesday, July 14th at Julia Davis Park Shelter #1 from 6pm-8:30pm. Bring the family and relax for an evening while you scarf down hamburgers and play carnival games! The event is free for REALTORSŪ, Affiliates, and their families. See you there! |
