Bryan Zollinger

Bryan N. Zollinger is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 33rd district from 2016 to 2020.

Bryan Zollinger
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from 33rd district
In office
December 1, 2016 – December 1, 2020
Preceded byLinden Bateman
Succeeded byMarco Erickson
Personal details
BornRexburg, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Utah (BS)
Florida Coastal School of Law (JD)

Early life and education

Zollinger was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Sugar Salem High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law.

Career

Zollinger practices law in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Previously, he served as a trustee for the Idaho Falls School Board.[1]

Idaho House of Representatives

Zollinger along with Mike Kingsley launched Idaho Freedom Caucus, late in the 2017 session.[2] In April 2017, Freedom Caucus collaborated to challenge Governor Butch Otter's veto of the Idaho grocery tax.[3]

In August 2017, Zollinger said that the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama staged the Unite the Right white supremacist rally was "completely plausible".[4]

In 2017, Zollinger served on the following committees:

  • Health and Welfare Committee
  • Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
  • Local Government Committee

Elections

When Representative Linden B. Bateman chose not to run for reelection the Idaho House, Zollinger announced as a candidate for the House seat. Zollinger won the Republican primary against David Smith with 56.2% of the vote.[5] Zollinger defeated George P. Morrison in the general election with 66.25% of the vote.[6]

Zollinger for 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election serves has Janice McGeachin Region 6 director.[7]

References
  1. "Rep. Bryan Zollinger". Idaho. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  2. "GOP lawmakers to launch Idaho Freedom Caucus". Boise, Idaho. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  3. Wright, Samantha. "Idaho Lawmakers Challenge Validity Of Governor's Veto". Retrieved 2017-04-13.
  4. "East Idaho rep. says it's 'plausible' Obama staged Charlottesville riots". idahostatesman. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
  5. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  6. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  7. "McGeachin for Governor Campaign Announces Regional Directors – Janice McGeachin for Idaho Governor". janiceforidaho.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
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