C. A. Bottolfsen

Clarence Alfred Bottolfsen ( born October 10, 1891 in Superior, Wisconsin, † July 19, 1964 in Boise, Idaho ) was an American politician and between 1939 and 1945 twice governor of the state of Idaho.

Early years and political rise

In 1902, CA Bottolfsen moved with his family to Fessenden, North Dakota, where he attended the public schools. Then he took a few courses at the National Business College in Minnesota, before he embarked on a career in the newspaper industry. He moved to Arco, where he was employed by the newspaper " Arco Advertiser " as a manager. In 1912 he acquired the sheet. During the First World War he was a soldier of the U.S. Army; yet he did not come to the front in Europe.

Bottolfsen was a member of the Republican Party. Between 1921 and 1931 he was with two interruptions deputy in the House of Representatives from Idaho. In 1927 he was president of the house. Between 1936 and 1938 Bottolfsen was chairman of his party in Idaho. In 1938 he was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Idaho

CA Bottolfsen took up his new post on January 2, 1939. In his first term, until January 5, 1941 the national debt was reduced. In the 1940 elections he was defeated Chase A. Clark. However, he managed to win the elections of 1942. Enable him to undergo a second term between 4 January 1943 and 1 January 1945. This time was completely overshadowed by the events of the Second World War, which includes Idaho had to do his part. Regardless of the state constitution of Idaho was supplemented by new additions. Among other things, a control committee was created and extended the terms of office of the governors of two to four years.

Further CV

After the end of his governorship in 1949 Bottolfsen member of a commission to reorganize the state government. Between 1949 and 1957 he served as Chief Clerk to manage the state House of Representatives. From 1955 to 1956 he worked also for U.S. Senator Herman Welker. In the years 1958 to 1960 he was a member of the Senate from Idaho. Ex - Governor Bottolfsen died in July 1964. He was married to Elizabeth Hanna.