Marv Hagedorn
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Marv Hagedorn (R) Meridian, said growing up in Northern
Idaho and working in the Potlatch lumber mill instilled
strong Idaho roots and values in him.
Before getting out of high school, Marv volunteered and
enlisted in the US Navy, where he served 20 years on
active duty. After receiving a field commission for his
leadership and management talents, and upon returning to
Idaho, for the next 23 years Marv brought those skills
he learned as a “Navy Mustang” and put them to work in
the private sector, where he grew many international for
profit and non-profit businesses.
Having been appointed to the House in 2007, he served
six years there and has served in the Senate since 2012.
As a six year conservative member of the Idaho House of
Representatives, he served on the Joint Finance
Appropriations Committee, Transportation and Defense,
Resources and Conservation and Business committees. He
now has served in the Idaho Senate on the Health and
Welfare, Judiciary and Rules, Resources & Environment,
Transportation committees and State Affairs. Marv also
served as a Precinct Committeeman, District Chairman and
Ada County Vice Chairman of the GOP Central Committee,
Co-Chaired the State Central Committee Rules and
Platform Committees and has always been involved in
local and State conservative issues.
Marv and his wife Patty make their home in Legislative
District 14, in Western Ada County. He is the father of
two children, John, who served in the Army and Navy in
both Iraq and Afghanistan war zones for 35 months and
Kristin, who he commissioned and is currently serving as
a lieutenant.
In his spare time, Marv is an avid outdoorsman who
maintains an active role in many sportsman organizations
across Idaho. He is a life member of the Disabled
American Veterans, life member of the NRA and North
American Fishing Association and a long time member of
American Legion Post 113.
Source: Candidate's website. |
Janice McGeachin
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Janice McGeachin (R) Idaho Falls, is a former state
representative and a successful business owner from
Idaho Falls. She and Jim McGeachin, her husband of 30
years, own and operate three businesses in the
automotive industry, with stores in Idaho Falls and
Boise.
In 2012, she and her family renovated an historic
building in downtown Idaho Falls and established the
area’s only Irish restaurant, The Celt Pub & Grill.
Janice and Jim have two children, Liza and James, who
help manage their family businesses.
Janice is a proven conservative with an established
track record of working with others to promote fiscal
responsibility. As chair of the Health & Welfare
Committee, she worked to prevent the implementation of
Obamacare in Idaho in 2012 by educating colleagues and
the public of the devastating impacts of the law to the
individual and to our business community.
She graduated from Skyline High School in 1981 and
received her BSBA in Finance and Accounting from the
University of Arizona in 1985. She enjoys skiing, hiking
and traveling. Janice is a member of the First
Presbyterian Church. She has been involved in children
and youth ministries and served as a ruling elder within
the church.
Janice’s community service includes having served as the
chairman of the board for the Idaho Innovation Center
and as a board member for the Development Workshop and
the Mountain River Valley American Red Cross. She is a
member of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, and was an active
member of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
and the United Way Disbursement Committee.
Janice was an elected State Representative from
2002-2012, and served on numerous committees including
State Affairs, Revenue & Taxation, Judicial, Joint
Finance and Appropriations (JFAC), and Health & Welfare
where she served as the Chair. She also served on the
Joint Millennium Fund Committee, state employee Change
in Employee Compensation Committee, Economic Outlook and
Revenue Assessment Committee, and the Health Care Task
Force.
In addition to her service in the Idaho State
Legislature, Janice serves as a Bonneville County
Central Committee member, is a member of the Bonneville
County Republican Women and chair of Community Relations
in 2002, and is the Bonneville County State Committee
Woman. She is also a member of the Blaine County
Republican Women.
Source: Candidate's website |
Bob Nonini
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Bob Nonini (R) Coeur d'Alene, is an Idaho native and
small business owner, proud to have served eight years
in the Idaho House of Representatives and six years in
the Senate. During his 14 years in the legislature, he
was a member of the Education Committee and honored to
serve six years as chairman.
He was also the vice-chairman of the Senate
Transportation Committee, and served as vice-chairman of
the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
He wants to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor to focus
on education, economic development and affordable
quality health care. Nonini feels that this is the best
way he can do more for Idaho.
His 25-plus years of active and successful involvement
in the Idaho Republican Party and in the Idaho
Legislature separates me from any challengers in the
race.
"I am well known as one of the most conservative and
effective legislators in Idaho," he writes. "I will be
running on my proven track record and vast experience
with the Republican Party."
Bob believes that all traditional K-12 public
instruction, as well as Charter Academies, Virtual
Academies, Project Schools and Bridge Academies, should
be treated fairly and equally by the legislature.
"Parents deserve the right to choose how they educate
their children, including home schooling and private
schooling, and should not be penalized for choosing one
method over another," he wrote. "I am proud of my work
advocating for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics) in Idaho.
Source: Candidate's website |
Kelley Packer
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Kelley Packer (R) McCammon, is a Republican Idaho State
Representative since 2012 representing District 28 in
the B seat.
"My extensive background in public relations has helped
me understand the importance of listening to people and
working with them to meet their needs," she said.
Packer graduated from Marsh Valley High School and
earned her Associate of Arts degree from American
InterContinental University.
She works as office manager at Idaho Sports and Spine in
Pocatello, and is also a small business owner in
McCammon.
Packer served on McCammon City Council from 2008 to
2012, on the McCammon Beautification Committee in 2003
and 2004, as Bannock County GOP Chairwoman from 2010 to
2012 and as president of Marsh Valley Education Society
in 2011-2012.
Sources: Candidate's website, Wikipedia, Idaho
Legislature website. |
Steve Pankey
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Steve Pankey (R) Twin Falls |
Ocean Risley
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Stephen Yates
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Stephen Yates (R) Idaho Falls, has had a 25-year career
in public service, beginning as a China policy expert
and culminating with his election as chairman of the
Idaho Republican Party.
Since 2011, Steve has run his business in Idaho, where
he’s dedicated his time and energy to serving
Republicans across the state to advance our shared
values.
As our next Lieutenant Governor, Steve will continue his
lifelong work protecting our shared conservative values,
controlling government spending, standing up for
education, and strengthening our economy to create good
jobs – because Idaho deserves nothing less.
From an early age, Yates has been guided by hard work,
conservative values and service to others. As our next
Lieutenant Governor, Steve will always remember the job
is not about him, it’s about the people of Idaho.
Born to an auto mechanic and a writer in a rural
community, Steve attended BYU and served a two-year
mission to Taiwan. Upon graduation, Steve was recruited
into the National Security Agency as a China policy
expert.
In 1996, he joined the conservative Heritage Foundation,
where he translated his conservative principles into
public policy at national and state levels. He joined
Vice President Dick Cheney’s office as a Deputy National
Security Advisor in 2001, tasked with issues ranging
from cyber security and hostage negotiations to energy
policy and economic matters.
As a top advisor, Steve witnessed history and leadership
at the highest levels; he was evacuated from the White
House on 9/11 and helped shape our country’s response to
its greatest threat.
Following his service in Washington, Steve, and his wife
Diana moved their family and business to Idaho Falls,
closer to family. In 2014, Steve was elected as Chairman
of the Idaho Republican Party during a very divided
moment. He went right to work, bringing people together
and working with Republicans across the state, laying
out a clear vision and unifying people to advance
conservative values in Idaho.
He was honored to oversee the party’s election-year
successes in 2014 and 2016, and was hailed as a
“peacemaker” following his re-election as Chairman.
Continuing his commitment to service, Steve Yates has
served in advisory roles in several presidential
campaigns including Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani and
George W. Bush.
Steve and his wife Diana were married in 1990, and they
have welcomed two adopted kids into their lives:
Christina and John. |
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