Mike Simpson

Mike Simpson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 1999
Preceded by	Mike Crapo
38th Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office 1992–1998
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 (1950-09-08) September 8, 1950 (age 73) Burley, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kathy Simpson ​ (m. 1977)​
Education	Utah State University (BS) Washington University (DMD)
Website	House website
Mike Simpson's voice Mike Simpson on his support for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act Recorded July 27, 2015

Michael Keith Simpson (born September 8, 1950) is an American politician and former dentist 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. A member of the Republican Party, Simpson was first elected to public office in 1984, and was elected to the House in the 1998 elections, succeeding Mike Crapo. He served as Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.

Generally regarded as a moderate Republican, Simpson supports DACA, work visas for illegal immigrants in farming, and was one of 18 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan's nomination for Speaker of the House all three times.^[1][2]