Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Lauren Necochea of Boise to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District 19.

Representative Mat Erpelding vacated the seat earlier this month.

Necochea concurrently directs the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy and Idaho Voices for Children.

Necochea’s term began Friday, December 20, and continues until the next general election when the term of office expires.

“I want to thank Representative Erpelding for his service to his constituents, and I wish him well into the future,” Governor Little said. “I greatly appreciate Lauren’s willingness to step up and serve the people of Idaho and District 19.”

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