Gary Collins (Idaho politician)
Gary E. Collins (born September 19, 1942) is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2000 to 2020. Education. Collins graduated from Kuna High School. Elections. Idaho House of Representatives District 13 Seat B. 2018. Collins defeated Lori Shewmaker in the Republican primary with 62.2% of the vote. Collins defeated Democratic nominee Chris Ho with 65.8% of the vote. 2016. Collins defeated Alan C. Jones again in the Republican primary this time with 70.9% of the vote. Collins was unopposed in the general election. 2014. Collins defeated Alan  C. Jones in the Republican primary with 73.1% of the vote. Collins was unopposed in the general election. 2012. Redistricted to District 13, and with Representative Christy Perry re-districted to District 11, Collins was unopposed for the May 15, 2012, Republican primary, and unopposed for the general election on November 6, 2012. Idaho House of Representatives District 12 Seat B. 2010. Collins won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,807 votes (75.2%) against Greg Collett, and won the November 2, 2010, general election with 5,970 votes (72.2%) against Melissa Sue Robinson (D). 2008. Unopposed for the May 27 , 2008, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,086 votes; Freeman had been unopposed for the Democratic primary, setting up a rematch. Collins won the November 4, 2006, general election with 8,352 votes (65.5%) against Freeman. 2006. Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,435 votes, and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 5,781 votes (68.39%) against Sunny Freeman (D). 2004. Unopposed for the May 25, 2004, Republican primary, Collins won with 2,425 votes, and won the November 2, 2004, general election with 8,614 votes (69.5%) against Ralph Smith (D). 2002. Redistricted to 12B, and with  Republican Representative W.W. 'Bill' Deal re-districted to 13B, Collins was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 2,279 votes, and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 5,331 votes (65.1%) against Amanda Brown (D). Idaho House of Representatives District 11 Seat B. 2000. When Republican Representative W.O. Taylor left the District 11 B seat open, Collins won the May 23, 2000, Republican primary with 2,821 votes (54.3%) against Curtis McKenzie, and won the November 7, 2000, general election with 11,340 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Benny Antunes (D).