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Jarom Wagoner

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Jarom Wagoner
Mayor of Caldwell
Assumed office
January 4, 2022 (2022-01-04)
Preceded byGarrett Nancolas
Member of the Caldwell City Council
In office
January 6, 2020 (2020-01-06) – January 2022 (2022-01)
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 10, Seat A
In office
November 14, 2017 (2017-11-14) – November 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)
Preceded byBrandon Hixon
Succeeded byJulie Yamamoto
Personal details
BornRexburg, Idaho
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLisa Wagoner
Children3
Alma materArizona State University
OccupationCity planner, politician

Jarom Wagoner is the mayor of Caldwell, Idaho.[1] He was a member of the Caldwell City Council, and a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 10, seat A.

Early life

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Wagoner was born in Rexburg, Idaho.[2]

Education

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Wagoner first attended Brigham Young University–Idaho, and later attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in business administration, finance, and economics.[2]

Career

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In 2005, Wagoner became a city planner for County Development Services, until 2009. In 2009, Wagoner became a Principal Planner for JP Wagoner Planning, until 2010. In 2010, Wagoner became a Planner for Ada County Highway District, until 2013. In July 2013, Wagoner became a senior planner for the City of Caldwell, Idaho.[2]

Appointment and Elections

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Mayor of Caldwell

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Wagoner was one of five candidates running for Caldwell, Idaho Mayor in the November 2021 election.[3] Wagoner even though he was the highest vote getting with 47% of the vote,[4] Caldwell requires the mayoral race to win with more than 50% making Wagoner face John McGee on the November 30, 2021 run off election.[5] McGee attempted to drop out and allow Wagnoner to become mayor without a run off election but the city clerk said that the run off election must happen.[6][7][8][9]John McGee did not actively campaign in the run off election.[10] Wagoner defeated McGee with 82.75% of the vote.[11]

Idaho House of Representatives District 10, Seat A

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In November 2017, Wagoner was appointed by Idaho Governor Butch Otter to become a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 10, seat A. Wagnoner replaced Brandon Hixon, who resigned on October 19, 2017 from the Idaho House of Representatives.[12][13][14]

2020

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Wagoner was defeated by Julie Yamamoto in the Republican primary, gaining only 41.73% of the vote.[15]

2018

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Wagoner was unopposed in the Republican primary.[16] Wagoner defeated Democratic nominee Sead Muradbegovic with 63.3% of the vote.[17]

2012

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Wagoner challenged Brandon Hixon in the Republican primary, he lost taking only 48.5% of the vote. (85 votes)[18]

Personal life

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Wagoner and his wife Lisa reside in Caldwell, Idaho. They have three sons.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Spacek, Rachel (December 1, 2021). "Caldwell just elected its first new mayor since 1996. Here is who won the runoff". Idaho Statesman.
  2. ^ a b c "Jarom Wagoner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Elections". Caldwell, ID. September 5, 2021. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Caldwell City Voting Statistics" (PDF). November 2021.
  5. ^ Guadarrama, Marcos (November 2, 2021). "Caldwell to hold a runoff election for new mayor". KBOI. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "Caldwell mayoral runoff can't be canceled, city clerk says". KTVB. November 10, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Spacek, Rachel (November 9, 2021). "John McGee wants to drop out of Caldwell mayor runoff, city clerk to make final decision". Idaho Statesman.
  8. ^ Suppe, Ryan (November 9, 2021). "John McGee asks to withdraw from Caldwell mayoral runoff election". Idaho Press. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.[failed verification]
  10. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.[failed verification]
  11. ^ Harris, Benjamin (December 1, 2021). "Jarom Wagoner wins Caldwell mayoral runoff election". KIVI. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Sewell, Cynthia (November 7, 2017). "Gov. Otter names replacement for vacant Canyon County seat". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Jarom Wagoner appointed to fill Idaho House of Representatives vacant seat". Idaho Business Review. November 14, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Jarom Wagoner appointed to Idaho House". Idaho Press-Tribune. November 6, 2017.
  15. ^ "Election Night Results". Live Voter Turnout.
  16. ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  17. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  18. ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". archive.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
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