Shirley McKague
Shirley McKague (December 4, 1935 - May 20, 2020) was a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 20 from 2007 to 2012. She died on May 20, 2020.[1]
McKague was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1997 to 2007.
Biography
McKague graduated with her high school diploma from Nampa High School in 1951.
McKague was also an Executive Secretary for the Idaho House from 1986 to 1996. She 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 served on 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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
| 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).[6]
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 finance summary
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Personal
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McKague was survived by her second husband, Paul McKague, and her six children.[1]
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Idaho Statesman, "Shirley J. McKague," accessed June 11, 2020
- ↑ 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, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 20 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Chuck Winder (R) |
