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Shirley McKague
| Shirley McKague | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | January 4, 2007 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Idaho House of Representatives | ||
| 1997 - 2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Nampa High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 12, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | Nampa, Idaho | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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McKague graduated with her high school diploma from Nampa High School in 1951.
Before becoming a Senator, McKague was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1997 to 2007. McKauge was also an Executive Secretary for the Idaho House from 1986 to 1996. McKauge was also a business partner from 1968 to 1996 and was a legal secretary from 1963 to 1978.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKague has been appointed to this committee:
- Commerce and Human Resources Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKague served on these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Shirley McKague endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Redistricting placed District 14 incumbent Chuck Winder (R) into District 20 with McKague, leading to a potential 2012 faceoff between the two.[3] McKague decided not to run for re-election.
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
McKague defeated Mike Vuittonet in the May 25 primary. She was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 20 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Shirley McKague (R)
|
11,731 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican McKague won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 20 receiving 68.7% of the vote (14,153 votes), ahead of Democrat Laurynda Williams who received 31.3% of the vote (6,435 votes).[5]
McKague raised $45,818 for her campaign.
| Idaho State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Shirley McKague (R) | 14,153 | 68.7% | ||
| Laurynda Williams (D) | 6,435 | 31.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, McKague received $22,773 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Shirley McKague's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mckague, Shirley | $5,415 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $1,300 |
| Jr Simplot Co | $1,200 |
| Avista Corp | $1,000 |
| Employers Resource | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,773 |
2008
In 2008, McKague collected $45,818 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shirley McKague | $20,000 |
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry | $1,100 |
| Micron Technology | $1,000 |
District 20
McKague represents Idaho Senate District 20. District 20 includes Ada County which represents the Greater Boise area[8].
Personal
Shirley is married to Paul McKeauge. They have six children and live in Meridian, Idaho.
External links
- Sen. McKague's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Shirley McKague on Facebook
References
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Political news.me "Ron Paul Endorsed By Idaho State Sen. Shirley McKague," February 16, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Idaho redistricting panel adopts legislative map, plans to meet Monday on congressional plan," October 14, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
- ↑ McKague Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
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Idaho Senate District 20 2007–present |
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