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Michelle Stennett
| Michelle Stennett | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day outside Boise, $49/day otherwise | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | October 26, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oregon | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 2, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Sacramento, California | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Michelle Stennett is a Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 25 since 2010. She currently serves as State Senate Minority Caucus Leader.
Stennett worked in flight operations for Horizon Air, a regional airline and Sun Valley Aviation, which services and maintains fixed-wing aircraft. She served as a substitute for her husband and former Senator for District 25, Clint Stennett, when he was stricken by brain cancer during the 2010 legislative session. During that time, she also served as her husband's primary caregiver. She was formally appointed to the seat on October 26, 2010 after Clint Stennett's death, and successfully won election to a full term that November.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stennett served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stennett served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Stennett won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 26. Stennett ran unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Idaho State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michelle Stennett Incumbent |
100% | 13,799 | |
| Total Votes | 13,799 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Stennett defeated Robert John Blakeley and David P. Maestas in the May 25 primary. She ran against Republican candidate, Jim Donoval, and Constitution candidate, Randall K. Patterson, in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 25 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michelle Stennett (D)
|
7,113 | 57.9% | ||
| Jim Donoval (R) | 4,390 | 35.8% | ||
| Randall K. Patterson (C) | 773 | 6.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stennett raised $56,775 in contributions. [4]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hull, M Blair | $2,500 |
| Werk, Elliot Seth | $2,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Education Assoc | $2,000 |
| Idaho Democratic Senate Caucus | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Michelle Stennett News Feed
- Group calls for end to Safe Haven talks - Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
- Capitol Mall has a new set of guidelines for use of the area - IdahoReporter.com
- Idaho receives A+ for business friendliness, yet policymakers see some ... - IdahoReporter.com
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Personal
Stennett has a husband, Clint.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, “November 6, 2012 General Election Results,” accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," Idaho Reporter, November 3rd, 2010
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dean Cameron (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 26 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Clint Stennett |
Idaho State Senate District 25 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by James Patrick (R) |
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