Bill Killen
Bill Killen (b. November 5, 1938) is a former Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 17A from 2006 to 2012. He served as Minority Caucus Leader from 2011 to 2012.
Killen earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1961 and his Master's degree from Stanford in 1971. Killen earned his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1976. Killen served in the US Navy on active duty from 1960 to 1964.
In addition to being a representative, Killen is a practicing attorney. Killen is a also a former engineer for Hewlett Packard.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Killen served on these committees:
- Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration
- Revenue and Taxation
- Transportation and Defense
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Killen served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Killen ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A. He was running against John L. Gannon in the Democratic primary, but withdrew from the race on March 13, 2012.[2] Kreed Ray Kleinkopf is running unopposed in the Republican primary. Gus Voss is running as an independent. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Killen won re-election to District Seat 17A in 2010 against Republican candidate Craig Thomas and Libertarian candidate Mikel Hautzinger. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bill Killen (D)
|
5,276 | 56.7% | ||
| Craig Thomas (R) | 3,529 | 37.9% | ||
| Mikel Hautzinger (L) | 499 | 5.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Bill Killen won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 17A receiving 76.7% of the vote (10,875 votes), ahead of Libertarian Mikel Hautzinger who received 23.3% of the vote (3,298 votes).[5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Killen (D)
|
10,875 | 76.7% | ||
| Mikel Hautzinger (L) | 3,298 | 23.3% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Killen is divorced with four children and resides in Boise, Idaho.
Recent news
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External links
- Bill Killen's personal website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Bill Killen on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Houses of Idaho house standing committees
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary candidate list," accessed March 18, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 17A 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by John L. Gannon (D) |
