Hamer Budge

Hamer H. Budge

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 21, 1910
Date of Death July 22, 2003 (Age: 92)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Hamer Budge holds a prestigious academic background, having graduated from Stanford University and the University of Idaho College of Law. He began his career in public service as a member of the Idaho state legislature, followed by a significant period in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he attained the rank of lieutenant commander. After the war, Budge resumed his legislative career in Idaho, demonstrating a commitment to public service over several decades.

Political Ideas

Hamer Budge's political career reveals a tendency to blend progressive social policies with conservative economic stances, creating a distinctive ideological hybrid. His legislative record often shows surprising alliances with opposing factions, suggesting a strategic approach to policymaking that prioritizes local interests over partisan divides. Budge's rhetoric emphasizes community resilience and self-sufficiency, often framing issues in terms of regional identity and historical continuity. His background in law and military service adds a layer of gravitas to his policy arguments, though it remains unclear how these experiences shape his legislative priorities.

Campaigns
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

48.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Ralph Harding

1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

55.00% of vote

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

60.00% of vote

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

60.80% of vote

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

66.20% of vote

Win
1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho House of Representatives 2nd District

57.10% of vote

Win