Background
Heider was born and raised in Twin Falls.
Heider was born and raised in Twin Falls.
Brigham Young University.
Heider represents the 24th District, which contains most of the city of Twin Falls. He is owner of a flooring company in Twin Falls and served in the United States Air Force. Heider holds a bachelor"s degree from Brigham Young University and a master"s of public administration from Ball State University.
Health and Welfare (chair)
Resources and Environment
In May 2010 Heider defeated incumbent state senator Charles Coiner in the Republican primary.
He was unopposed in the general election. Heider was elected to a second term in 2012, defeating Democrat Pat Marcantonio with 64 percent of the vote.
Previously Heider served as a member of the Twin Falls City Council and as vice mayor of Twin Falls. In the Idaho Senate Heider is a member of the following committees:.