Eric Morrison
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| 2nd Governor of the Northwest | ||||
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| 2012 - 2013 | ||||
| Lieutenant | Vacant | |||
| Preceded By | Zachary Flint | |||
| Succeeded By | Jason Harris | |||
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest | ||||
| In Office January 5, 2011 - January 13, 2012 | ||||
| Governor | Zachary Flint | |||
| Preceded By | Brad Owen | |||
| Region and Superregion | Big Sky Country - Northwest | |||
| Born |
September 5, 1965 | |||
| Party | Republican | |||
| Spouse | Anna Morrison | |||
| Residence | Boise, Idaho | |||
| Alma Mater | University of Idaho | |||
| Occupation | Businessman | |||
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |||
Eric David Morrison is a Republican politician from Idaho. He served as the 2nd Governor of the Northwest and as it's 1st Lieutenant Governor. Previously, Morrison served as Mayor of Boise, Idaho.
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Early Life and Career
Eric Morrison was born in Boise, Idaho on September 5, 1965. He quickly drew an interest in politics and earned a political science degree from the University of Idaho. After graduating, he returned to Boise and became a successful local businessman. In 2000, he was elected to the Boise City Council, and in 2004, Morrison was elected Mayor of Boise, a position he held until 2011.
Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest
In 2010, Morrison was tabbed as Northwest Republican Gubernatorial candidate William Reynard's running mate. Reynard and Morrison ran a very tough race. Reynard was defeated on Election Day by Democrat Zachary Flint. However, in a split ticket victory, Morrison was elected lieutenant governor.
Morrison's term as lieutenant governor began in January of 2011.
Governor of the Northwest
Zachary Flint left the Governor's position in early 2012. Lieutenant Governor Morrison ascended to the position. Morrison's ascension to the Governorship coincided with a Senate vacancy in Cascadia. Governor Morrison's Republican appointee gave the U.S. Senate back to the Republicans.
Personal
Morrison lives with his wife Anna and their four kids. He is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Morrison's cousin, Andrew Morrison, served as U.S. Senator from the Great Lakes from 2010-2012.
