Ryan Davidson
Ryan Davidson is an American politician. He was the Ada County Republican Chairman from 2018 to 2020 and was a past Libertarian Party of Idaho Chair.
Personal life[edit]
Davidson was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and attended Maples Collegiate. He has lived in the Garden City area since 1995.[1]
Libertarian Party chair[edit]
The Libertarian Party of Idaho was the most active in its history when Davidson was chair in the early 2000s.[2][3] They fielded candidates for most of Idaho's constitutional offices in 2002,[4] a feat that has not been repeated.[5] Davidson said, "I think term limits and all the other issues that angered people have inspired a lot of people to run."[6]
The party voted to support term limits under him.[7]
Davidson was 24 when he served as chair.[8]
Lobby Idaho[edit]
Davidson was the chair and founder of Liberty Lobby in Idaho.[9] Dealt with 3 initiatives that where pro marijuana in the Wood River Valley towns of Hailey[10], Sun Valley, and Ketchum.[11] They also attempted to recall the mayor of Ketchum.[12][13]
Idahoans for Liberty[edit]
Davidson has been chair of Idahoans for Liberty since the group has been founded in 2007.[14] They are still active today, and focus on educating people about liberty and liberty-minded candidates (no matter what party).
They played a major effort in getting Norm Semanko elected as chair of the Idaho Republican Party ousting the governor's choice, J. Kirk Sullivan.[15][16]
They were heavily involved in getting Ron Paul supporters to run for precinct committeeman to overturn Idaho Republican caucuses, 2012 that went to Mitt Romney to Ron Paul at the Idaho Republican Party State Convention in 2012.[17] Paul disavowed these efforts in a statement.[18] It ultimately failed at the Idaho Republican Party State Convention in 2012.[19][20]
They were also involved in getting several rules and resolutions to the 2018 Winter Meeting of the Idaho GOP, one of which was a resolution honoring the late Jack H. Stuart (which was later revealed to have been authored by Davidson himself) that was passed by the State Central Committee of the Idaho GOP.[21].
Davidson's involvement in Idahoans for Liberty was also tied to passing a resolution at the 2018 Idaho Republican State Convention in which aimed to put party support behind making Idaho municipal elections partisan[22], as well as the subsequent push for the legislative change the following 2019 session of the Idaho Legislature[23].
Madison Project[edit]
Davidson headed Madison Project efforts for Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith to win the Republican primary against incumbent Mike Simpson.[24][25]
Bryan Smith lost the election, having received 38.4% of the vote.[26]
Roles in the Idaho Republican Party[edit]
- Standing Resolutions Committee Chairman for the 2019 IDGOP Winter and Summer State Central Committee Meetings
- Chair of Ada County Republican Party specially-elected in January 2018[27] to serve the remaining term of Rebecca Young, and elected for a first full term in May 2018.
- 2018 IDGOP Convention Delegate[28] and on the Credentials Committee.[29] Davidson submitted a rule change that dealt with adjournment of conventions,[30] which did not pass the committee.[31]
- Past Idaho Republican Liberty Caucus board member[32]
- Past Ada County Republican Party Youth Chair 2008-2010[25][33][34]
- Past third vice chairman of the Ada County Republican Party[35]
- Rand Paul presidential campaign, 2016 organizer[36]
- Ted Cruz Delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention[37]
- Ted Cruz Grassroots Coalition Co-Chair[38][39]
- Ada County Republican Party Precinct Committeeman (won election at least[clarification needed] in 10,[40]12[41] 14,[42] 16,[43] 18[44])
Elections[edit]
Davidson ran for Ada County Sheriff as the Libertarian Party nominee in 2000, and came in third place with 4,720 votes. (4%)[45]
He ran for Garden City, Idaho city council in 2001; he took sixth place, with 188 votes (5.3%).[46]
He ran for Garden City, Idaho city council again in 2003.[47]
He ran against incumbent Ada County coroner Erwin Sonnenberg in the Republican primary, where he took third place with 4,578 votes, losing to Sonnenberg and Nerissa Campbell.[48]
Davidson is running in the Republican Primary against Davidson Haworth for Ada County Commissioner Seat 1 in May 2020.[49]
References[edit]
- ↑ Darr, Deanna. "Cannabis Crusader". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "A Different Liberty Lobby". I Speak of Dreams. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Wayne Hoffman, Staff. “High Number of Libertarians Will Run in Idaho.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2002, p. 01.
- ↑ Weatherby, James B.; Stapilus, Randy (2005). Governing Idaho: Politics, People and Power. Caxton Press. ISBN 9780870045219. Search this book on
- ↑ "2002 General Results statewide". www.sos.Idaho.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Wayne Hoffman, Staff. “Voters to Have Lots of Choices in Primary.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2002, p. 01.
- ↑ Chuck Malloy, Staff. “Idaho Voters Should Consider More than Term Limits Stand.”Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2002, p. 08.
- ↑ Liz Wyatt, The Idaho Statesman. “Garden City Residents Get More Choices at Polls.”Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2001, p. 06.
- ↑ "A Different Liberty Lobby". I Speak of Dreams. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ↑ "Agenda Summary" (PDF).
- ↑ "Idaho Initiative Victory". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ↑ "A Different Liberty Lobby". I Speak of Dreams. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Davidson v. Wright, 151 P.3d 812". CourtListener. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Idahoans for Liberty website!". June 7, 2017. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Writer, John MillerAssociated Press. "Semanko promises unity as Idaho GOP leader". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Idahostatesman.comDan Popkey: 377-6438, Dan Popkeydpopkey@. “GOP Power Struggle Has New Twist - Norm Semanko Challenges Kirk Sullivan for Party Chairman, a Matchup That Could Affect How Well Republicans Do in the Fall Election.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2008, p. 1
- ↑ "Ron Paul backers quietly seek to overturn Romney's caucus victory in Idaho". mcclatchydc. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ AP (May 10, 2012). "Paul Discourages Idaho Backers From Staging Coup". KIFI. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Hagadone, Zach. "Grand Old Punch-Up: Idaho Republicans Duke it Out Amongst Themselves". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ "Elaine King on the 2012 Republican Convention". www.madisonidahogop.com. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ "Idaho Republican Party Resolutions State Central Committee Winter Meeting 2018" (PDF). Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ↑ "Idaho GOP delegates talk immigration, marriage at convention". Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ↑ "Idaho Republicans say you should know what party your city councilor belongs to". Idaho Statesman. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ↑ "Madison Project » Bryan Smith for Congress in Idaho's Second District". madisonproject.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 "Gem State Tea Party joins national group targeting Idaho Rep. Simpson » Idaho Statesman Blogs". blogs.idahostatesman.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Statewide Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Ryan Davidson". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). 2018-06-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). 2018-06-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). 2018-06-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). 2018-07-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ↑ "Ben Swann headlines Treasure Valley Liberty Expo, Sen. Fulcher also speaking » Idaho Statesman Blogs". blogs.idahostatesman.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Idahostatesman.comDan Popkey: 377-6438, Dan Popkeydpopkey@. “Establishment Maintains Control in Local GOP - A Takeover Effort Led by Ron Paul Republicans Fails in Ada and Canyon Central Committees.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2010, p. 4.
- ↑ Popkey, Dan. “Establishment Republicans Stay in Power in Ada, Canyon Central Committees.” Idaho Statesman, The: Blogs (Boise, ID), 2010.
- ↑ "Ron Paul backers quietly seek to overturn Romney's caucus victory in Idaho". mcclatchydc. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ Press-Tribune, CHRISTINA MARFICE cmarfice@idahopress.com © 2015 Idaho. "Presidential hopeful Rand Paul to speak in Nampa Thursday". Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Idaho's delegation to Cleveland..." Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Cruz for President Announces Expanded Idaho Leadership Team | Ted Cruz for Senate". 2017-06-07. Archived from the original on 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2017-06-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ melissadavlin (2016-03-08). "Two rallies, two different messages, two reporters' thoughts". Idaho Reports in blog form. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Printable_May_2010_Primary_Results" (PDF).
- ↑ "ADA COUNTY IDAHO 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 15, 2012" (PDF).
- ↑ "LOCAL OFFICE CANVASS ADA COUNTY IDAHO OFFICIAL RESULTS 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 20, 2014".
- ↑ "ADA COUNTY, IDAHO OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT 5/17/2016" (PDF).
- ↑ "ADA COUNTY, IDAHO MAY 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION 05/15/2018 Precinct Committeeman Results" (PDF).
- ↑ Fadness, Gene. “Ada Commissioners Welcome Former Foe.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2000, p. 01B.
- ↑ Liz Wyatt, The Idaho Statesman. “Garden City Retains Mayor, Ousts Dominick.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2001, p. 03.
- ↑ Staff. “Evans, Eddy Would Best Meet Garden City's Needs.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2003, p. 08.
- ↑ "Ada County May 2010 Results" (PDF).
- ↑ "Candidate Filings". adacounty.id.gov. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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