George Eskridge
Party: Republican
Age: 61
Personal: Married, two grown children.
Education: BA in business administration
Professional: After retiring in 1999 from a career as a manager with the Bonneville Power Administration, Eskridge began working as a real estate agent.
Political: Seeking third term. Running unopposed.
Key issues: Energy: co-chair of interim Energy Committee. Involved in a project to expand power transmission in the region. Transportation: Seeking to widen U.S. Highway 95. Education: Wants to ensure adequate funding.
Money raised/spent: $2,050 / $2,491
Top contributors: $500 from the Idaho Association of Realtors
Quote: Even though Eskridge is running unopposed, he has still spent time campaigning. "I'm still going to campaign as hard as I ever do," he said. "I want to know what my consitutents want. It all comes down to accountability. I don’t want them to think I’m taking this for granted."
Key influence: Tie: John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan
Favorite book: Legislative reports or action thrillers by Tom Clancy
