Preceded by George C. Sayler Political party Republican Preceded by Jack Riggs Name Kathleen Sims | Succeeded by John W. Goedde Party Republican Party Nationality American | |
Born June 6, 1942 (age 81)
Spokane, Washington ( 1942-06-06 ) Alma mater North Idaho Junior College Residence Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States | ||
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Kathleen Sims (born June 6, 1942 in Spokane, Washington) was a Republican Idaho State Representative for District 4 in the B seat for 2010 to 2016. She was previously appointed as the Idaho State Senator for District 4 to fill the vacancy when Jack Riggs resigned to serve as lieutenant governor; Sims served from 2000 until 2002.
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- Honoring educator kathleen sims of foley mn
- Kathleen sims onstage performance
- Early life and career
- Elections and legislative service
- 2016
- 2012
- 2010
- 2002
- 2000
- References
Kathleen sims onstage performance
Early life and career
Sims attended North Idaho Junior College and has owned the Honda dealership in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho since 1968.
Elections and legislative service
At the Idaho Republican Party Convention held at Nampa, Idaho June 2016 Sims along with Blackfoot sheepherder Mike Duff lost against incumbent Steve Yates for State Chair of the party.
2016
Sims lost the Republican primary election to Paul Amador, 48.4% to 51.6%.
2012
Sims was unopposed in the Republican Primary.
She defeated Democratic challenger Anne L. Nesse in the November 6, 2012, general election, 56.76% to 43.24% .
2010
Sims sought the open District 4B seat vacated by retiring Democratic Representative George C. Sayler She was unopposed in the May 25, 2010, Republican primary and won with 2,720 votes. Sims won the November 2, 2010, general election with 7,242 votes (58.1%) against Paula Marano (D).
2002
Due to redistricting, Sims faced fellow Republican Senator John W. Goedde in the May 28, 2002, primary, losing by 31 votes.
2000
Sims was appointed to fill the vacancy after Senator Jack Riggs resigned to fill the vacancy made by Lieutenant Governor Butch Otter, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Idaho's 1st congressional district.