Raúl Labrador
Encyclopedia
Raúl Rafael Labrador is the U.S. Representative
for . He is a member of the Republican Party
. He previously represented District 14B in the Idaho House of Representatives
.
, raised by a single mother. He has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
. Labrador earned his law degree at the University of Washington
School of Law
. He is a small businessman and is the owner and managing partner of a law firm.
in 2006. The district is located in western Idaho and including parts of Boise
as well as the cities of Meridian
, Coeur d'Alene
, Moscow
, Sandpoint
, Lewiston
, Bonners Ferry
, McCall
, Caldwell
, Nampa
, Emmett
, Parma
, Weiser
, and Eagle
.
Labrador defeated Democratic incumbent Walt Minnick
in the general election. Libertarian
Mike Washburn and Independent Dave Olson also ran.
with his wife Rebecca and their five children. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for . He is a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He previously represented District 14B in the Idaho House of Representatives
Idaho House of Representatives
The Idaho House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 70 representatives elected to two-year terms and meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.-Composition of the House:...
.
Early life, education, and law career
Labrador was born in Carolina, Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, raised by a single mother. He has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
. Labrador earned his law degree at the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
School of Law
University of Washington School of Law
The University of Washington School of Law is the law school of the University of Washington, located on the northwest corner of the main campus in Seattle, Washington.The most recent 2012 U.S...
. He is a small businessman and is the owner and managing partner of a law firm.
Idaho legislature
Labrador was elected to represent the 14th district in the Idaho House of RepresentativesIdaho House of Representatives
The Idaho House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 70 representatives elected to two-year terms and meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.-Composition of the House:...
in 2006. The district is located in western Idaho and including parts of Boise
Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River, it anchors the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area and is the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon.As of the 2010 Census Bureau,...
as well as the cities of Meridian
Meridian, Idaho
-History:The town was established in 1891 on the Onweiler farm north of the present site and was called Hunter. Two years later an I.O.O.F. lodge was organized and called itself Meridian because it was located on the Boise Meridian and the town was renamed...
, Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is the principal city of the Coeur d'Alene Metropolitan Statistical Area. Coeur d'Alene has the second largest metropolitan area in the state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census the population of Coeur...
, Moscow
Moscow, Idaho
Moscow is a city in northern Idaho, situated along the Washington/Idaho border. It is the most populous city and county seat of Latah County and the home of the University of Idaho, the land grant institution and primary research university for the state...
, Sandpoint
Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Bonner County, Idaho, United States. Its population was 7,365 at the 2010 census.Sandpoint's major economic contributors include forest products and light manufacturing, tourism and recreation and government services...
, Lewiston
Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston is a city in and also the county seat of Nez Perce County in the Pacific Northwest state of Idaho. It is the second-largest city in the northern Idaho region, behind Coeur d'Alene and ninth-largest in the state. Lewiston is the principal city of the Lewiston, ID - Clarkston, WA...
, Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Bonners Ferry is a city in and the county seat of Boundary County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,543 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, McCall
McCall, Idaho
McCall is a resort town on the western edge of Valley County, Idaho, United States. Named after its founder, Tom McCall, it is situated on the southern shore of Payette Lake, near the center of the Payette National Forest...
, Caldwell
Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell is a city in and the county seat of Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 43,281, as of July 2009.Caldwell is the home of the College of Idaho. It is considered part of the Boise metropolitan area....
, Nampa
Nampa, Idaho
Nampa is the largest and the fastest growing city in Canyon County, Idaho, USA. The population of Nampa was 81,557 at the 2010 census. Nampa is located about west of Boise along Interstate 84, and six miles west of Meridian. Nampa is part of the Boise metropolitan area...
, Emmett
Emmett, Idaho
Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,490 at the 2000 census; it was estimated to have risen to 6,341 by 2007...
, Parma
Parma, Idaho
Parma is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,771 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Parma is located at ....
, Weiser
Weiser, Idaho
Weiser is a city in the rural western part of the U.S. state of Idaho and the county seat of Washington County. With its mild climate, the city supports farm, orchard, and livestock endeavors in the vicinity. The city sits at the confluence of the Weiser River with the great Snake River, which...
, and Eagle
Eagle, Idaho
Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 19,908 at the 2010 census. Due to growth in the Boise metropolitan area, Eagle has become increasingly suburban in recent years.-Geography:...
.
2010 election
On May 25, 2010 Labrador won an upset victory in the Republican primary, defeating military veteran Vaughn Ward, the preferred candidate of the Washington D.C. GOP establishment.Labrador defeated Democratic incumbent Walt Minnick
Walt Minnick
Walter Clifford "Walt" Minnick is the former U.S. House of Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
in the general election. Libertarian
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
Mike Washburn and Independent Dave Olson also ran.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native AffairsUnited States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native AffairsThe United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs is one of the five subcommittees within the House Natural Resources Committee-Members, 112th Congress:- External links :*...
- Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public LandsUnited States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public LandsThe United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands is one of the five subcommittees within the House Natural Resources Committee-Members, 112th Congress:-External links:*...
- Subcommittee on Water and PowerUnited States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and PowerThe United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power is one of the five subcommittees within the House Natural Resources Committee-Members, 112th Congress:-External links:*...
- Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations (Vice-Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending
- Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform
Immigration
Labrador has said that the U.S. military should be deployed along the U.S. border to ensure national security and deter illegal immigration. He supports Arizona SB 1070 and believes here should be no path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He supports a guest worker program that does not include a pathway to citizenship or amnesty.Education
In October of 2011, Labrador introduced the American Education Act which looked address the lack of students entering into high tech fields such as engineering and medical technology by giving incentives to students who enter into these programs of study. The bill also featured legislation that would allow foreign students in these fields and had job offers from American companies to acquire residency. In addition, while in the Idaho State House of Representatives, Labrador made clear his support for virtual education by voting his approval on several bills to fund online education within the state of Idaho.Energy
Labrador believes that a multitude of alternative energy sources should be explored including nuclear, hydroelectric, carbon neutral biomass, wind, solar and geothermal. It is his belief that the government needs to stop subsidizing the development of these resources, saying they will develop on their own. The congressman has made clear that he thinks the government needs to lessen their regulation on geothermal energy due to the high potential for the energy source in his home state that he claims is being damaged by governmental regulations and has sponsored legislation to weaken the regulations in place.Personal life
Labrador lives in Eagle, IdahoEagle, Idaho
Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 19,908 at the 2010 census. Due to growth in the Boise metropolitan area, Eagle has become increasingly suburban in recent years.-Geography:...
with his wife Rebecca and their five children. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
External links
- U.S. Congressman Raul Labrador official U.S. House site
- Labrador for Congress official campaign site