Sue Chew | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives from District 17 Seat B | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – April 17, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Miller |
| Succeeded by | Megan Egbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1958 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 2024 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Francisco |
| Profession | Pharmacist, educator |
Susan Beatrice Chew (March 31, 1958 – April 17, 2024) was an American politician who was the Democratic Idaho State Representative from 2006 on, representing District 17 in the B seat. [1]
Early life and education
Sue Chew was born in California on March 31, 1958, to a family of trailblazers. Her father was one of the first lawyers in California to be of Chinese descent. [2] Chew earned her bachelor's degree in biology and natural resources from University of California, Berkeley, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of California, San Francisco. [3]
Illness and death
Chew was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, and died from this disease in April 2024, at the age of 66. [4] [5]
Elections
2020
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [6] Chew defeated Republican nominee Anthony T. Dephue with 66% of the vote. [7]
2018
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [8] Chew defeated Republican nominee David L. DeHaas with 69.7% of the vote. [9]
2016
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [10] Chew defeated Republican nominee Tabby Jolley with 62.6% of the vote. [11]
2014
Chew ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary [12] and general election. [13]
2012
Chew was opposed by Greg Nielson in the Democratic primary, Chew won with 88.9% of the vote. [14] Chew defeated Republican nominee Chad Inman and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger in the general election with 62.7% of the vote. [15]
2010
Chew and Loughrey were both unopposed for their primaries, setting up a rematch; Chew won the Democratic primary with 766 votes. [16] Turnout for the general election was lower by nearly 6,000 votes than in 2008, with Chew winning with 5,591 votes (59.4%) against Loughrey. [17]
2008
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [18] Chew defeated Republican nominee Daniel A. Loughrey with 64.7% of the vote. [19]
2006
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary, winning with 875 votes [20] Chew defeated incumbent Republican Representative Janet J. Miller and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier, with 58.38% of the vote. [21]
References
- ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Idaho Legislature, 2024 Legislation, House Bills, House Resolutions, Bill Number HR007
- ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Idaho's longest-serving Democratic Representative Sue Chew dies". ktvb.com. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Sue Chew, Idaho's longest-serving democratic legislator, has died". KIVI. April 18, 2024. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "2020 State Primary:Voter Turnout". Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election Results – Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
External links
- Susan B. Chew at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
 | This article about an Idaho politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1958 births
- 2024 deaths
- American politicians of Chinese descent
- American women of Chinese descent in politics
- Asian-American people in Idaho politics
- Democratic Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
- Politicians from Boise, Idaho
- Politicians from Oakland, California
- UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources alumni
- University of California, San Francisco alumni
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Asian American and Pacific Islander state legislators
- 21st-century Idaho politicians
- Deaths from pancreatic cancer in the United States
- Deaths from cancer in Idaho
- Idaho politician stubs
Sue Chew | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives from District 17 Seat B | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – April 17, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Miller |
| Succeeded by | Megan Egbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1958 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 2024 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Francisco |
| Profession | Pharmacist, educator |
Susan Beatrice Chew (March 31, 1958 – April 17, 2024) was an American politician who was the Democratic Idaho State Representative from 2006 on, representing District 17 in the B seat. [1]
Early life and education
Sue Chew was born in California on March 31, 1958, to a family of trailblazers. Her father was one of the first lawyers in California to be of Chinese descent. [2] Chew earned her bachelor's degree in biology and natural resources from University of California, Berkeley, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of California, San Francisco. [3]
Illness and death
Chew was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, and died from this disease in April 2024, at the age of 66. [4] [5]
Elections
2020
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [6] Chew defeated Republican nominee Anthony T. Dephue with 66% of the vote. [7]
2018
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [8] Chew defeated Republican nominee David L. DeHaas with 69.7% of the vote. [9]
2016
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [10] Chew defeated Republican nominee Tabby Jolley with 62.6% of the vote. [11]
2014
Chew ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary [12] and general election. [13]
2012
Chew was opposed by Greg Nielson in the Democratic primary, Chew won with 88.9% of the vote. [14] Chew defeated Republican nominee Chad Inman and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger in the general election with 62.7% of the vote. [15]
2010
Chew and Loughrey were both unopposed for their primaries, setting up a rematch; Chew won the Democratic primary with 766 votes. [16] Turnout for the general election was lower by nearly 6,000 votes than in 2008, with Chew winning with 5,591 votes (59.4%) against Loughrey. [17]
2008
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. [18] Chew defeated Republican nominee Daniel A. Loughrey with 64.7% of the vote. [19]
2006
Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary, winning with 875 votes [20] Chew defeated incumbent Republican Representative Janet J. Miller and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier, with 58.38% of the vote. [21]
References
- ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Idaho Legislature, 2024 Legislation, House Bills, House Resolutions, Bill Number HR007
- ^ "Rep. Sue Chew – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Idaho's longest-serving Democratic Representative Sue Chew dies". ktvb.com. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Sue Chew, Idaho's longest-serving democratic legislator, has died". KIVI. April 18, 2024. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "2020 State Primary:Voter Turnout". Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election Results – Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
External links
- Susan B. Chew at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
|
| This article about an Idaho politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1958 births
- 2024 deaths
- American politicians of Chinese descent
- American women of Chinese descent in politics
- Asian-American people in Idaho politics
- Democratic Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
- Politicians from Boise, Idaho
- Politicians from Oakland, California
- UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources alumni
- University of California, San Francisco alumni
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Asian American and Pacific Islander state legislators
- 21st-century Idaho politicians
- Deaths from pancreatic cancer in the United States
- Deaths from cancer in Idaho
- Idaho politician stubs