Mathew Erpelding was born on January 10,1975 and is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the from 2012 until 2019.
11 Facts About Mat Erpelding
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From 1993 to 1997, Mat Erpelding attended Idaho State University, in Pocatello, graduating with a BA in psychology.
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Mat Erpelding later earned a master's degree in adult education and organizational learning from the University of Idaho.
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Mat Erpelding was a social and behavioral sciences instructor at the College of Western Idaho.
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An accomplished mountain guide, Mat Erpelding has guided mountains across the western United States, most notably summiting Denali four times.
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Mat Erpelding has been vice chair of the Ada County Democratic Party.
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In December 2019, Mat Erpelding resigned from the Idaho House to take a position with the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce.
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In 2021, Mat Erpelding joined Micron Technology as the director of state government and public affairs.
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Mat Erpelding was elected as the Idaho House of Representatives Minority Leader by the House Democratic Caucus in December 2016.
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When Democratic Representative Cherie Buckner-Webb ran for Idaho Senate, Mat Erpelding won the three-way May 15,2012 Democratic Primary with 1,449 votes.
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Mat Erpelding won the November 6,2012 General election with 14,695 votes against Republican nominee Mike Washburn.