Cornel Rasor
Cornel Rasor is an American politician who has represented district 1A in the Idaho House of Representatives since his appointment in September 2024.[1] He replaced Sage Dixon, who resigned to accept a role as regional director for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.[2] Raser received his appointment from Governor Brad Little and was endorsed by the Bonner County Republican Party.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Rasor was born in Jackson, California and received an undergraduate degree from North Idaho College and the University of Idaho.[3] As a high school student at Sandpoint High School in Idaho, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America.[4][5] He grew up on a cattle ranch.[3]
Political career
[edit]In 2013, Rasor attracted controversy after remarking that he'd "hire a gay guy if I thought he was a good worker. But if he comes to work in a tutu … he’s not producing what I want in my office.”.[6][7]
2020 State House of Representatives Candidacy
[edit]Cornel Rasor announced his candidacy to represent District 7B in the Idaho House of Representatives on May 2nd, 2020.[8] He expressed strong support for the second amendment and faced Charlie Shepherd in the Republican Party primary election on June 2, 2020.[8] Rasner was defeated by Shepherd, receiving 48% of the vote to Shepard's 52%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charlie Shepherd | 4,414 | 52.1% | |
| Republican | Cornel Rasor | 4,051 | 47.9% | |
| Total votes | 8,465 | 100% | ||
2024 State House of Representatives Candidacy
[edit]Raser filed paperwork to run for District 1B in the Idaho House of Representatives in late 2023 and officially declared his candidacy in May of 2024.[10] He narrowly defeated Chuck Lowman in the Republican primary, winning by a margin of 4%. Rasor was endorsed by the Bonner Country Republican Party.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cornel Rasor | 7,623 | 52.0% | |
| Republican | Chuck Lowman | 7,042 | 48.0% | |
| Total votes | 8,465 | 100% | ||
Appointment
[edit]Shortly after the Republican primaries, incumbent representative Sage Dixon announced that he would resign from his position to accept as a regional director for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.[2] At the Bonner County Republican Central Committee meeting to endorse a replacement for Dixon, Rasor defeated Jane Sauter and Victoria Zeischegg.[2]Governor Brad Little officially appointed him to the seat at 1:00 on September 28th.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Lobsinger, Caroline (2024-09-28). "Rasor appointed to open LD1 seat". Bonner County Daily Bee. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b c d e "Dixon steps down from 1B House seat". Bonner County Daily Bee. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b "Cornel Rasor". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Future Farmers End Record Year". Bonner County Daily Bee. Vol. 8, no. 234. 1974-05-22. pp. 25–26 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "SHS Students Win UP Awards". Bonner County Daily Bee. Vol. 8, no. 234. 1974-05-22. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hagadone, Zach (2013-06-18). "Idaho GOPer to Spokesman-Review: 'I'd Hire a Gay Guy, But ...'". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Idaho GOP wants non-discrimination ordinances voided". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b "Rasor seeks House seat". Bonner County Daily Bee. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "2020 May 19 Republican Primary State Representative B District 7". Idaho Secretary of State.
- ^ "New candidates for BoCo commissioner, Dist. 1A House". Sandpoint Reader. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "2024 Idaho Legislative Primary Results". Idaho Reports. PBS.