Mike Simpson
Mike Simpson | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Crapo |
| 38th Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1992 – December 1, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Newcomb |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 1984 – December 1, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Wellard |
| Succeeded by | Stan Williams |
| Constituency | District 26B (1984–1992) District 31B (1992–1998) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Keith Simpson September 8, 1950 Burley, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Kathy Simpson (m. 1977) |
| Education | Utah State University (BS) Washington University (DMD) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Michael Keith Simpson (born September 8, 1950) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999. The district covers most of the eastern portion of the state, including Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Sun Valley, Twin Falls and the northern two-thirds of Boise. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Previously, Simpson served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1984 to 1998, and was Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998. Simpson was first elected to Congress in 1998.
A moderate Republican, Simpson is a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership and has taken bipartisan or moderate positions on issues including climate change, immigration reform, LGBT rights, arts funding, and foreign aid to Ukraine.