Preceded by Edgar J. Malepeai | Nationality American Role Political leader Name Michelle Stennett | |
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Residence Ketchum, Idaho, United States | ||
Senators michelle stennett d and edgar j malepeai d speak with occupy boise wmv
Michelle Stennett (born November 2, 1960) is a Democratic Idaho State Senator for District 25 (Ketchum) since 2010. She was elected to the Idaho Senate in 2010, succeeding her late husband Clint Stennett. Stennett currently serves as senate minority leader.
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- Senators michelle stennett d and edgar j malepeai d speak with occupy boise wmv
- Idaho Reports web extra Sen Michelle Stennett on her vision for Idaho
- Early life and education
- Senate appointment and career
- Committees
- References
Idaho Reports web extra: Sen. Michelle Stennett on her vision for Idaho
Early life and education
Stennett was born in Sacramento, California, and earned her degrees in Latin languages and international studies from the University of Oregon.
Senate appointment and career
Stennett served as the acting state senator for the 25th District in 2010 due to her husband's declining health; he died in October 2010. The following month she was elected to the seat with 7,113 votes (57.9%) against Republican Jim Donoval and Constitution Party candidate Randall K. Patterson. Redistricted to new Senate District 26, Stennett ran unopposed in the May 15, 2012 Democratic primary with 806 votes with no opposition for the November 6, 2012 general election.
Committees
Stennett serves on the following committees: