Pro-Life (politician)
Pro-Life | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Marvin Thomas Richardson August 5, 1941 (age 82) Independent (2006–2022) |
Spouses | Jean Benson
(m. 1964; div. 1982)Kirsten Faith
(m. 1982) |
Children | 15[1][2] |
Residence(s) | Letha, Idaho, U.S. |
Education | Brigham Young University (BA) |
Occupation | Organic farmer |
Pro-Life (born Marvin Thomas Richardson; August 5, 1941) is an American
Early life and education
Born Marvin Thomas Richardson, Pro-Life was born in
Pro-Life has worked as an organic farmer since 2002, mainly farming strawberries. He has previously worked as an accountant, coal miner, and salesman of irrigation equipment and Caterpillar parts.[2]
Career
Campaigns
As Marvin Richardson, Pro-Life first ran for public office in 2004 when he challenged Republican Kathy Skippen for a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives. Skippen won 78% to 22%.[7]
Having
In 2008, Pro-Life ran as an independent for the
In 2010, Pro-Life ran for governor for a second time.
Pro-Life was a candidate for Idaho's 1st congressional district in the United States Congress in 2012.[17] He ran against incumbent Republican Raúl Labrador and Democrat Jimmy Farris. According to OpenSecrets, Pro-Life's 2012 campaign was entirely self-financed.[18] The incumbent won the race.[19]
Pro-Life ran a third campaign for
Pro-Life ran for the Senate again in 2016.[21][22] He was defeated in the Constitution Party primary on May 17, 2016 by Ray J. Writz.[23]
Political views
Pro-Life has said he believes that abortion is murder, and he supports charging doctors who perform abortions with murder.[12]
He opposed the
Personal life
Pro-Life is a vegetarian.[3] As Marvin Richardson, he married Jean Benson in 1964; they divorced in 1982.[2]
He has been married to Kirsten Faith since 1982. In 2006, she ran for the Idaho House of Representatives as the Constitution Party nominee against Republican Steven Thayn, receiving 3,026 votes (24.56%).[26] Pro-Life encouraged her to run for this position, despite their conviction that women should not work outside the home.[27]
Pro-Life has 15 children, seven from his previous wife, and eight from his current wife.[28]
Formerly a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pro-Life left the church in 1998, because of his view that the church does not ascribe personhood to the unborn.[2]
Electoral history
Idaho House of Representatives (2004)
Year | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | ||
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2004 | Kathy Skippen | 11,216 | 77.9% | Marvin Richardson | Constitution | 3,189 | 22.1% |
Governor of Idaho (2006, 2010, 2014)
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | ||||||
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2006
|
Jerry Brady
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198,845 | 44.11% | Butch Otter | 237,437 | 52.67% | Marvin Richardson | Constitution | 7,309 | 1.62% | Steve Gothard | Libertarian | 7,241 | 1.61% | ||||||||||||||
2010
|
Keith G. Allred
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148,680 | 32.9% | Butch Otter | 267,483 | 59.1% | Jana Kemp | Independent | 26,655 | 5.9% | Ted Dunlap | Libertarian | 5,867 | 1.3% | Pro-Life | Independent | 3,850 | 0.85% | ||||||||||
2014
|
A.J. Balukoff | 169,556 | 38.55% | Butch Otter | 235,405 | 53.52% | John Bujak | Libertarian | 17,884 | 4.07% | Jill Humble | Libertarian | 8,801 | 2% | Steve Pankey | Constitution | 5,219 | 1.19% | Pro-Life | Independent | 2,870 | 0.65% |
U.S. Senate (2008)
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | |||||
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2008
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Larry LaRocco | 219,903 | 34.11% | Jim Risch | 371,744 | 57.65% | Rex Rammell | Independent | 34,510 | 5.35% | Kent Marmon | Libertarian | 9,958 | 1.54% | Pro-Life | Independent | 8,662 | 1.34% |
U.S. House of Representatives (2012, 2020)
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | ||||
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2012
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Jimmy Farris | 97,436 | 30.8% | Raúl Labrador | 199,489 | 63% | Rob Oates | Libertarian | 12,264 | 3.9% | Pro-Life | Independent | 7,605 | 2.4% |
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | ||||
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2020
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Aaron Swisher | 124,151 | 31.7% | Mike Simpson | 250,678 | 64.1% | Pro-Life | Constitution | 8,573 | 2.2% | Rob Oates | Libertarian | 7,940 | 2.0% |
See also
- Seán Dublin Bay Rockall Loftus—an Irish politician who changed his name to reflect his political views
- Cesar Chavez (perennial candidate)
References
- The Idaho Press-Tribune. Nampa, Idaho. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "About". Pro-Life. Archived from the original on 2012-06-22. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b c d e Ames, Michael (31 October 2010). "The Candidate Named 'Pro-Life'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ Richert, Kevin (16 March 2010). "Idaho elections: Brad Little files for lieutenant governor". Idaho Statesman. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "In Idaho, a Candidate for Governor Takes the Legal Name 'Pro-Life'". Namecandy.com. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ a b c Popkey, Dan (17 December 2012). "Deputize armed volunteers to protect schools, says perennial Idaho candidate Pro-Life". Idaho Statesman. Archived from the original on 22 November 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ a b Ysursa, Ben (2 November 2004). "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ a b Russell, Betsy Z. (19 September 2006). "Turmoil rends state Constitution Party". Idaho Public Television. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ "The Idaho Debates 2006: Governor". Idaho Public Television. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
- The Idaho Press-Tribune. Archived from the originalon 19 September 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ a b Ysursa, Ben (7 November 2006). "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Sample General Election Ballot" (PDF). Blaine County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ a b "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Secretary of State of Idaho. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ a b "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Secretary of State of Idaho. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Candidate profile: U.S. Rep. District 1, Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Richardson) (I)". Coeur d'Alene Press. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ "Congressional Elections: Idaho District 01 Race: 2012 Cycle". OpenSecrets. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ "Simpson, Labrador wins underscore Idaho GOP power". Idaho Press-Tribune. November 7, 2012.
- ^ Popkey, Dan (1 February 2014). "Fulcher, Balukoff put money where their mouths are". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Pro-Life For Governor of Idaho - 2014, also US Senate - 2016". Pro-Life. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Brown, Nathan (August 12, 2015). "Federal Lands, Refugees, and Regulations Drive Crapo Town Hall in Castleford". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Official Primary Election Statewide Totals". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Candidate profile: U.S. Rep. District 1, Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Richardson) (I)". 27 September 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben (7 November 2006). "November 7, 2006 General Election Results". Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- ^ "Kirsten, Wife of Prolife". Pro-Life. Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "About Pro-Life". Pro-Life. Archived from the original on 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Ysursa, Ben (7 November 2012). "Unofficial 2012 General Election Statewide Totals". Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
Further reading
- Hoffman, Nathaniel (9 July 2008). "Being Mr Pro-Life". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- Newell, Jim (25 March 2008). "Idaho Legislature Censoring Senate Candidate 'Pro-Life'". Wonkette. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
External links
- Official website as of May 2016
- Pro-Life at Project Vote Smart
- Interview of Pro-Life on YouTube from PoliticIt