title: Steve Bair
text: # Steve Bair
  
  R. Steven 'Steve' Bair (born April 9, 1958) is a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate. He represents the 31st District since 2012. He previously served in District 28 from 2006 to 2012.
  
  ## Early life, education, and career
  
  Bair was born native and resident of Blackfoot, Idaho. He graduated in 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland, ID. Bair is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bair is married to Lori Kae Belnap and together they have five children. He attended Ricks College, earning a degree in Farm Crops Management. In addition to being a Senator, Bair was also a farmer. Bair was a Precinct Committeeman.
  
  ## Idaho Senate
  
  ### Committees
  
  Bair is currently serving on the following committees:
  
  * Joint Finance and Appropriations - Chairman
  * Resources & Environment
  
  ## Elections
  
  District 28 Senate - Part of Bingham County :
  
  | Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2006 Primary | Steve Bair | 2,658 | 62.6% | Paul Clark | 1,588 | 37.4% |
  | 2006 General | Steve Bair | 7,312 | 61.8% | Butch Hulse | 4,512 | 38.2% |
  | 2008 Primary | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 4,316 | 100% | | | |
  | 2008 General | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 11,524 | 100% | | | |
  | 2010 Primary | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,157 | 100% | | | |
  | 2010 General | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 9,416 | 100% | | | |
  
  District 31 Senate - Bingham County :
  
  | Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2012 Primary | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,610 | 100% | | | |
  | 2012 General | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 11,048 | 64.4% | Cherie Harding Clawson | 6,104 | 35.6% |
  | 2014 Primary | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 5,071 | 100% | | | |
  | 2014 General | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 9,100 | 100% | | | |
  | 2016 Primary | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 2,461 | 100% | | | |
  | 2016 General | Steve Bair (incumbent) | 13,954 | 100% | | | |
  