Jason A. Monks
Jason Monks has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a dual emphasis on Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene (chemical safety) from Brigham Young University. He has served in the State House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking his sixth term. He is also now the State House Majority Leader after Rep. Blanksma was ousted from the position in February 2024.
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Monks, a Republican from Meridian, succeeds Rep. Megan Blanksma, who was ousted from her leadership post Thursday
On Monday, Feb. 12, Republicans in the Idaho House of Representatives held a vote to elect a new majority leader after a vote to retain Representative Megan Blanksma as majority leader failed on Feb. 8.
The Republicans in the Idaho House have elected a new Majority Leader following a surprise ousting of former House Majority Leader Rep. Blanksma last week.
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