Paul Shepherd
Paul Shepherd (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 7B. Shepherd assumed office in 2004. Shepherd left office on December 1, 2020.
Shepherd (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 7B. Shepherd won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Shepherd's professional experience includes owning a log cabin home business.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Shepherd was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Transportation and Defense, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Shepherd served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Transportation and Defense, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Shepherd served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Transportation and Defense, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Resources and Conservation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shepherd served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Resources and Conservation, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shepherd served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Resources and Conservation, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
Elections
2020
Paul Shepherd did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B
Incumbent Paul Shepherd won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Shepherd (R) | 100.0 | 13,539 |
| Total votes: 13,539 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B
Incumbent Paul Shepherd defeated Phil Hart in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Shepherd | 58.7 | 3,197 |
 | Phil Hart | 41.3 | 2,253 | |
| Total votes: 5,450 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Paul Shepherd ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 7B general election.[1][2]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 7B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Shepherd Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,336 | |
| Total Votes | 16,336 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Paul Shepherd defeated Kris L. Steneck in the Idaho House of Representatives District 7B Republican primary.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 7B, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Paul Shepherd Incumbent |
73.15% | 3,251 | |
| Republican | Kris L. Steneck | 26.85% | 1,193 | |
| Total Votes | 4,444 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Kenneth Murray Meyers was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Paul E. Shepherd was unopposed in the Republican primary. Meyers was defeated by Shepherd in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul E. Shepherd Incumbent |
70% | 9,216 | |
| Democratic | Kenneth Murray Meyers | 30% | 3,943 | |
| Total Votes | 13,159 | |||
2012
Shepherd won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 7B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Nancy Lerandeau (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Shepherd Incumbent |
67.3% | 12,095 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Lerandeau | 32.7% | 5,882 | |
| Total Votes | 17,977 | |||
2010
Shepherd won re-election to District Seat 8B in 2010 against Democrat Jerry Lockhart. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 8B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Shepherd (R)
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10,016 | 70.2% | ||
| Jerry Lockhart (D) | 4,259 | 29.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Paul Shepherd won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 8B receiving 58.9% of the vote (10,979 votes), ahead of Democrat Jim Rehder who received 41.1% of the vote (7,649 votes).[12]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 8B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Shepherd (R)
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10,979 | 58.9% | ||
| Jim Rehder (D) | 7,649 | 41.1% | ||
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Personal
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Shepherd and his wife, Dawn, have nine children.
See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Paul Shepherd on Twitter
- Paul Shepherd on LinkedIn
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 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 | ||
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| Preceded by John Rusche (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 7B 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Charlie Shepherd (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 8B 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Lenore Barrett (R) |
