Richard Jarvis (politician) is a former American politician from Idaho. Jarvis is a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives. Early life On October 6, 1950, Jarvis was born in Boise, Idaho. Education In 1974, Jarvis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University. Career Jarvis was an insurance agent. Elections 2010 Jarvis was defeated by John Vander Woude in the Republican primary taking only 38.3% of the vote; Michael D. Roy also ran in the primary taking only 14.1% of the vote. 2008 Jarvis defeated John Vander Woude in the Republican primary with 50.7% of the vote (65 votes). Jarvis defeated Democratic nominee Sharon L. Fisher with 64% of the vote. Personal life Jarvis' wife is Mary. They have six children. Jarvis and his family live in Meridian, Idaho. References External links Richard Jarvis at ballotpedia.org Living people Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Boise, Idaho 1950 births