Pat Soulliere

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Pat Soulliere

Democratic Party

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Last election

November 8, 2022

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Global marketing manager

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Pat Soulliere (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 22. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Pat Soulliere's professional experience includes working as a global marketing manager.

Elections

2022

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 22

Incumbent Lori Den Hartog defeated Pat Soulliere and Brendan Gomez in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Den Hartog (R)	63.7	12,337
		Pat Soulliere (D)	32.7	6,324
	Submit photo	Brendan Gomez (Constitution Party)	3.6	694

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,355
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 22

Pat Soulliere advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 22 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Soulliere	100.0	1,005

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,005
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 22

Incumbent Lori Den Hartog advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 22 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Den Hartog	100.0	5,882

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Constitution primary election

Constitution primary for Idaho State Senate District 22

Brendan Gomez advanced from the Constitution primary for Idaho State Senate District 22 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brendan Gomez	100.0	9

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9
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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Incumbent Joe Palmer defeated Pat Soulliere and Daniel S. Weston in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Palmer (R)	62.4	16,795
		Pat Soulliere (D)	34.6	9,301
	Submit photo	Daniel S. Weston (Constitution Party)	3.0	804

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,900
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Pat Soulliere advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Soulliere	100.0	2,375

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,375
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Incumbent Joe Palmer defeated Dawn Maglish in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Palmer	75.7	4,429
		Dawn Maglish	24.3	1,418

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,847
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Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an executive at a major international technology company who works in the world of Esports. I have more than 15 years of experience in high-level management positions, and have spent the last 11 years in executive leadership roles. But more than that, I am a resident of Meridian, Idaho, with a desire to see it represented by someone who really cares. I have seen the power of community in action through my work in Esports, and it inspired me to serve the community in which I live and work in a deep, meaningful way.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Transportation and Traffic: Roads in Meridian and across the state of Idaho are becoming increasingly difficult to travel due to the increase in population and lack of investment in maintenance and planning. We need a representative who wants to prepare for the future and focus on improving transportation in a way that will allow people to spend more time at home instead of stuck in traffic.
• Education: Idaho is ranked 51st in the nation when it comes to spending per student, according to the U.S. Census. Our state also has the lowest average weekly wages in the country. We can do more for our students to ensure they receive an excellent primary education and the necessary post-secondary education to obtain high-quality jobs and remain in Idaho. I am committed to achieving this goal and investing in our children, our teachers, and our future.
• Health Care: The COVID-19 pandemic showed exactly why we need broader health care coverage and options for Americans, including every citizen in Idaho. Millions of Americans were laid off during the pandemic and lost their health insurance as a result. We need better access to affordable health care for every Idahoan, which includes the expansion of Medicaid and health care plans with affordable premiums and deductibles. In 2018, the people of Idaho and District 20 voted overwhelmingly to improve health care options for the state by expanding Medicaid. District 20 needs new representation who will listen to constituents and pass a clean Medicaid expansion bill so Idahoans receive the care they need.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As I have outlined in my key messages, I am most passionate about the areas of public policy that directly affect people's everyday lives. Everyone deals with transportation issues in some way, everyone is affected by an educated or uneducated populace, and everyone is certainly affected by health care issues at some point in their lives. These are the areas where government can improve the lives of its citizens with the right policies, or it can make them worse with neglect, as the case is right now. We have spent too long waiting for leadership to improve our transportation system, schools and health care system. It is time for change.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

When I talk to people while knocking doors in the Meridian and Boise areas of District 20, I find that even the people who say they have never voted for a Democrat in their lives can find something on which we agree. But you don't find those people and connect with them by not reaching out to them. When I have knocked on the doors of residents who have lived in the same home for more than 30 years and discover they have never had a local official come to their home before, I am shocked. The most important characteristic of an elected official is the ability to not just listen, but truly hear someone and try to help them. If that ability is backed by integrity and a passion for service, then you have someone who is well-equipped to serve the community and make a difference in people's lives.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

While there are benefits to having experience in any job, when it comes to public service, what is most important is how connected a candidate is to their community and the people they represent. I have experience as a Meridian resident and Idaho citizen - that is why I have been knocking on doors nonstop, learning about my neighbors and what is impacting their lives the most. Experience in government and politics won't teach someone empathy and listening skills. The details of executing the job, however, can be learned.

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Current members of the Idaho State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Lori Den Hartog

Minority Leader:Melissa Wintrow

Senators

District 1

Jim Woodward (R)

District 2

Phil Hart (R)

District 3

Doug Okuniewicz (R)

District 4

Ben Toews (R)

District 5

Carl Bjerke (R)

District 6

Dan Foreman (R)

District 7

Cindy Carlson (R)

District 8

Christy Zito (R)

District 9

Brandon Shippy (R)

District 10

Tammy Nichols (R)

District 11

Camille Blaylock (R)

District 12

Ben Adams (R)

District 13

Brian Lenney (R)

District 14

C. Scott Grow (R)

District 15

Codi Galloway (R)

District 16

Alison Rabe (D)

District 17

Carrie Semmelroth (D)

District 18

Janie Ward-Engelking (D)

District 19

Melissa Wintrow (D)

District 20

Josh Keyser (R)

District 21

Treg Bernt (R)

District 22

Lori Den Hartog (R)

District 23

Todd Lakey (R)

District 24

Glenneda Zuiderveld (R)

District 25

Josh Kohl (R)

District 26

Ron Taylor (D)

District 27

Kelly Anthon (R)

District 28

Jim Guthrie (R)

District 29

James Ruchti (D)

District 30

Julie VanOrden (R)

District 31

Van Burtenshaw (R)

District 32

Kevin Cook (R)

District 33

David Lent (R)

District 34

Doug Ricks (R)

District 35

Mark Harris (R)

Republican Party (29)

Democratic Party (6)