Linden Bateman
Linden Bateman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2010 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Russ Mathews |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Zollinger |
| Constituency | 33rd district Seat B |
| In office December 1, 1976 – December 8, 1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Con Mahoney |
| Constituency | 31st district (1977–1982) 32nd district Seat C (1982–1986) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1940 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 2026 (aged 85) Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Deann Willes (m. 1965) |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Linden Bart Bateman (July 11, 1940 – January 22, 2026) was an American politician who was a Republican Idaho State Representative from 2010 until 2016, representing District 33 in the B seat.[1] He previously served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1977 until 1986. He was born in Salt Lake City.[2][3]
Early life and education
Bateman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 11, 1940. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Brigham Young University.
Career
Bateman spent his career as a high school teacher. He was a history and government teacher. He later worked as supervisor of student teachers for Brigham Young University-Idaho.[4] He was a founding member of the Bonneville County Historical Society and was involved in forming that county's history museum.[5] He wrote the script for the short film Idaho Women in White and was also involved in compiling the photos used for it.[6]
Political office
Bateman was a force behind Idaho's rescinding of its ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution.[7] Bateman was a major force behind the designation of March 4 as Idaho Day.[8] He also pushed to have cursive included in the elementary curriculum of Idaho.[9] Bateman has continued as a speaker on history since he left the Idaho House.[10]
Personal life and death
Bateman was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[11] He died in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85.[12]
Elections
2014
Bateman was unopposed in the Republican primary.[13] Bateman defeated Jim De Angelis in the general election .[14]
2012
Bateman won the May 15, 2012, Republican primary with 2,680 votes (75.6%) against David Lyon, facing Democratic challenger Henry De Angelis[15] in the general election on November 6, 2012.
Bateman supported Mitt Romney for the Republican Party's nominee in the 2012 presidential election.[16]
2010
When Republican Representative Russ Mathews left the District 33 B seat open, Bateman won the May 25, 2010, Republican primary with 2,465 votes (66.8%) against Dane Watkins,[17] winning the November 2, 2012, general election with 6,036 votes (59.1%) against John McGimpsey (D).[18]
References
- ^ "Representative Linden B. Bateman's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ https://archive.today/20130628205742/http://id--ala.capwiz.com/bio/id/65203
- ^ "House Membership: Linden B. Bateman". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Senior Honorees of the Month: Linden Bateman". Standard Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Linden B. Bateman | IDAHO magazine". www.idahomagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Idaho Women in White". www.byui.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Idaho's role in the Equal Rights Amendment ratification saga". ktvb.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ Associated Press. "Lawmaker Wants To Mark March 4 As 'Idaho Day'". www.boisestatepublicradio.org. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Lawmaker: Write cursive into Idaho school standards | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ BROWN, NATHAN. "Bateman keynotes Idaho Day in House". Post Register. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Linden Bateman's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ Linden Bart Bateman
- ^ Denney, Lawrence. "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawrence. "General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054308/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-idaho-elected-officials
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
External links
- Linden B. Bateman at the Idaho Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart