Dustin Manwaring
Dustin Manwaring | |
|---|---|
 Manwaring in 2018 | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Abernathy |
| In office December 1, 2016 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Nye |
| Succeeded by | Chris Abernathy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Utah (BS) Drake University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign |
Dustin Whitney Manwaring is an American attorney and politician serving as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Manwaring was raised in Blackfoot, Idaho, and graduated from Blackfoot High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctor from Drake University School of Law.
Career
[edit]Manwaring practices law in Pocatello, Idaho, assists clients with business and intellectual property issues in both California and Idaho. Previously he worked for SkyWest Airlines, Mitt Romney's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, the Iowa Republican Party, and as a law clerk for the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa.[2] Manwaring has argued cases before the Idaho Supreme Court and the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit.[3]
Idaho House of Representatives
[edit]After Idaho Representative Mark Nye announced his candidacy for the Idaho Senate, Manwaring subsequently announced his candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives seat held by Nye. He was unopposed in the 2016 Republican primary and defeated Pocatello attorney David Maguire in the 2016 general election.[4] Manwaring was the only Republican serving in Legislative District 29 from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2020 to 2022, when Manwaring won re-election for the 29th district against Chris Abernathy.[5]
In 2017, Manwaring was nominated by the speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives to participate in NCSL's Emerging Leaders Symposium hosted at the PayPal headquarters in San Jose, California.[6]
On January 6, 2018, Manwaring was recognized by the Idaho Young Republicans as the 2017 Elected Official of the Year.[citation needed]
In April 2018, Manwaring was selected to attend the State Legislative Leaders Foundation Emerging Leaders Program for up to 50 of the best and brightest state legislators from across the nation held at the University of Virginia, in partnership with the Darden School of Business.[7]
In August 2018, Manwaring participated in political exchange program to New Zealand organized by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL).
In June 2021, Manwaring was appointed to serve on the Workforce Development Committee of the Council of State Governments West (CSG West). On July 30, 2021, Manwaring was appointed by Governor Brad Little to serve on the State of Idaho's inaugural Cybersecurity Task Force.[8]
In December 2022, Manwaring was elected Majority Caucus Chair in the Idaho House of Representatives.[9]
In January 2023, Manwaring was appointed to the Idaho State Capitol Commission.[10]
Elections
[edit]| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Primary[11] | Dustin Manwaring | 1,414 | 100.0% | |||
| 2016 General[12] | Dustin Manwaring | 8,609 | 52.2% | David Maguire | 7,884 | 47.8% |
| 2018 Primary | Dustin Manwaring (incumbent) | 2,331 | 100.0% | |||
| 2018 General | Dustin Manwaring (incumbent) | 7,016 | 48.8% | Chris Abernathy | 7,353 | 51.2% |
| 2020 Primary | Dustin Manwaring | 2,240 | 100.0% | |||
| 2020 General | Dustin Manwaring | 10,181 | 53.8% | Chris Abernathy (incumbent) | 8,753 | 46.2% |
| 2022 Primary[13] | Dustin Manwaring (incumbent) | 2,800 | 57.88% | Craig Yadon | 2,038 | 42.12% |
| 2022 General[14] | Dustin Manwaring (incumbent) | 7,575 | 52.22% | Mary Shea | 6,931 | 47.78% |
References
[edit]- ^ "House Membership – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ "Dustin W. Manwaring announces candidacy for state representative". Pocatello, Idaho. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Reed v. Reed". Justia Law. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Contributor, Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly. "A Republican Wins a Legislative Race in Pocatello". idahopoliticsweekly.com. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ O'Connell, John; idahostatejournal.com (2020-11-04). "Republicans Manwaring, Armstrong, Guthrie victorious in legislative races". Idaho State Journal. Archived from the original on 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
- ^ "PayPal Hosts NCSL Emerging Leaders Symposium at HQ | PayPal Government Relations". publicpolicy.paypal-corp.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ Foundation, State Legislative Leaders. "Representative Manwaring selected for leadership program". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "Gov. Little launches Cybersecurity Task Force with special focus on elections security". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
- ^ "House Leadership – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Idaho, Access. "Commission Members". Capitol Commission. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Election Night Results". www.livevoterturnout.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Election Night Results". www.livevoterturnout.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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