Roger Fairchild (born c. 1953) is an American politician from Fruitland, Idaho,[1] active in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was the Republican nominee for governor of Idaho in 1990,[2][3] but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Cecil Andrus.[4]

Roger Fairchild
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 10th district
In office
November 1980 – January 10, 1990
Preceded byLarry Craig
Succeeded byMary Hartung
Personal details
Bornc. 1953 (age 70–71)
Political partyRepublican

Fairchild was a member of the Idaho Senate from 1980 to 1990, when he resigned to run for governor.[3][5]

In 2002, Fairchild announced his candidacy for state senate, running for the 9th district.[1] He was defeated in the Republican primary by Monty Pearce.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fairchild to run for Branch's seat". Argus Observer. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Warbis, Mark (May 23, 1990). "Fairchild grabs governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. p. 1A – via Google News.
    - "Fairchild will try to unseat Andrus". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. May 23, 1990. p. 10A – via Google News.
  3. ^ a b Miller, Dean (January 11, 1990). "Fairchild urges universal healthcare, end of tenure for teachers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Google News.
  4. ^ "Andrus wins unprecedented fourth term". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
    - "Andrus wins Franklin County after tabulation error". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. November 17, 1990. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
    - "Andrus' 4th win boosts Democrats". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. 3A.
    - "Andrus, Craig record lopsided wins". Spokane Chronicle. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. November 7, 1990. p. B5.
  5. ^ Trillhaase, Marty (May 20, 1990). "Fairchild's on a 1-year-long roller coaster". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Lewiston, Idaho. p. 1C – via Google News.
    - "22 new lawmakers to debut at sessions". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. December 1, 1980. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "ID State Senate 09 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican Party nominee, Governor of Idaho
1990 (lost)
Succeeded by