title: Gary W. Bauer
text: # Gary W. Bauer
  
  Gary W. Bauer is an American politician from Idaho. Bauer was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.
  
  ## Early life
  
  On June 3, 1936, Bauer was born in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
  
  ## Career
  
  On November 5, 2002, Bauer won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 11, seat B.
  
  On May 25, 2004 as an incumbent, Bauer sought for a seat in District 11, seat B unsuccessfully in the Republican Primary for Idaho House of Representatives. Bauer was defeated by Carlos Bilbao with 50.43% of the votes. Bauer lost by 43 votes. On May 23, 2006, Bauer sought for a seat in District 11, seat B unsuccessfully. Bauer was defeated by Carlos Bilbao with 55.7% of the votes. On May 27, 2008, Bauer sought for a seat in District 11, seat A unsuccessfully. Bauer was defeated by Steven Thayn with 38.3% of the votes.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Bauer's wife is Mary Lou Bauer. They have three children. Bauer and his family live in Nampa, Idaho.
  
  