Tanner Ainge
| Tanner Ainge | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 15, 1983 Boston, Massachusetts |
| 🏫 Education | Northwestern University (JD) Brigham Young University (BA) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏛️ Political party | Republican |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Heidi Ainge |
Tanner D. Ainge (born December 15, 1983) is a businessman and politician in the State of Utah and is currently the Republican Party's nominee for County Commissioner, Seat A of Utah County.
Early life, education, and business career[edit]
Ainge was born in Boston, MA and is the son of Danny Ainge[1][2], former player and current General Manager of the Boston Celtics. Ainge received his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and his B.A. in International Studies from Brigham Young University. He went on to live overseas in China and study Mandarin Chinese. He also served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ghana and has remained involved in humanitarian and entrepreneurial initiatives in West Africa. Ainge began his career in private equity with HGGC, a firm managing over $1.8B and later practiced law with Kirkland & Ellis, before serving in executive positions at Caretrust REIT and Simplus. Ainge also worked as an intern at campaign headquarters for Mitt Romney’s 2008 Presidential Campaign.
Elections[edit]
2017 U.S. House of Representatives race
Main article: Utah's 3rd congressional district special election, 2017
In 2017, Ainge, a political outsider[3], ran in the special election for Utah's 3rd congressional district to replace Republican Jason Chaffetz, who resigned on June 30. Ainge submitted enough signatures to qualify for the primary ballot where Ainge was defeated, garnering 28.3% of the vote to Curtis's 40.5% and Herrod's 31.1%.[4][5]
2018 Utah County Commission race
In 2018 Ainge filed as a candidate for Seat A of the Utah County Commission. After narrowing the field of five candidates to two candidates at the Utah County Republican nominating convention,[6] Tanner emerged with roughly 70% of the vote in the primary election, securing the Republican nomination for a historically Republican seat. [7]
Personal Life[edit]
Ainge and his wife, Heidi, currently reside in Alpine, Utah; they have five children.
References[edit]
- ↑ Wright, David (May 22, 2017). "Boston Celtics GM encourages son to run for Chaffetz seat". CNN. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Son of Celtics' Danny Ainge wins Utah County seat primary". Associated Press. June 28, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ Weigal, David (August 8, 2017). "Saying you're 'bipartisan' is now a cue for attack ads". Washington Post. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ Roche, Lisa Riley (June 17, 2017). "Former lawmaker Herrod nominated for GOP primary to replace Chaffetz, will face Curtis, Ainge". Deseret News. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Son of former NBA star Ainge wins Utah County seat primary". Washington Post. Associated Press. June 27, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ↑ England, Katie (April 14, 2018). "Utah County Republican delegates oust sitting county clerk, narrow field in commission, sheriff races". Daily Herald.
- ↑ "Danny Ainge's son wins Utah County commission seat in Republican primary". The Oregonian. Associated Press. June 27, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
Tanner Ainge, Danny Ainge (Boston Celtic GM's son) and Utah Politician[edit]
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