Kate Kelly

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Kate Kelly
Idaho State Senate District 18
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2004
Current term ends
2010
Political party Democratic
Profession Attorney
Website Campaign website

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Kate Kelly has been a Democratic member of the Idaho Senate since 2004. Kelly was re-elected in November of 2008 with her term expiring in 2010. She currently serves as the Senate Minority Leader of the Idaho Senate, filling in for Clint Stennett.[1]

Kelly graduated from Boise State University with her Bachelor's degree in Management Development, and also graduated with her law degree from the University of Utah College of Law. Kelly also graduated from the Idaho College of Mines.

In addition to being a Senator, Kelly works for Boise Cascade. Kelly was formerly an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Idaho and was manager for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Committee Assignments

Kelly is a member of these committees:

District 18

Kelly represents Idaho Senate District 18. District 18 includes Ada County which represents the Greater Boise area[3].

Personal

Kelly has three children and resides in Boise, Idaho.

Election campaigns

  • In 2008, Kelly's general election challenger was Dean Sorensen. She won with 59.5% of the vote.[4]
  • In 2006, Kelly's general election challenger was Brad Bolicek. She won with with 63.01% of the vote.[5]
  • In 2004, Kelly's general election challenger was Dave Baumann. She won with 54.9% of the vote.[6]
Political offices
Preceded by
Sheila A. Sorensen
Idaho Senate District 18
2004–present
Succeeded by
NA

External links

References

  1. Spokane Spokesman, "Stennett, Malepeai to miss session kickoff", January 17, 2009
  2. Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
  3. "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
  4. 2008 legislative election results
  5. 2006 election results
  6. 2004 election results

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