John McGee (Idaho)
John McGee was a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate from 2004 until his resignation on February 22, 2012. McGee was re-elected November of 2010, but resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.[1] He was serving as State Senate Majority Caucus Leader at the time.
McGee graduated with a degree in history from the University of Idaho.
Before becoming a Senator, McGee was a policy advisor to Dirk Kempthorne when he was Governor of Idaho and a legislative assistant for Kempthorne when he was in the United States Senate. McGee also worked as a marketing director for an Idaho hospital.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGee served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGee served on these committees:
- Agricultural Affairs.
- Health and Welfare Committee.
- Legislative Oversight
- Transportation[2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
McGee defeated Greg Collett in the May 25 primary. He ran against Leif Skyving in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 10 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John McGee (R)
|
7,068 | 72.6% | ||
| Leif Skyving (D) | 2,672 | 27.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican John McGee won re-election to the Idaho State Senate District 10 receiving 10,011 votes, ahead of Democrat Harold Stiles(3,728).[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John McGee (R) | 10,011 | 72.9% | ||
| Harold Stiles (D) | 3,728 | 27.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Arrested for grand theft, drunken driving
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
In early Sunday morning, June 19, 2011, McGee was arrested for drunken driving and grand theft.[5]
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office reported that McGee started drinking Saturday might at a golf course clubhouse and then began walking before coming to a Ford Excursion with a trailer hooked up. The SUV was unlocked with the keys inside. McGee got inside and drove away.[6]
At some point in the night, McGee allegedly unsuccessfully tried to turn the vehicle and trailer around, jack-knifing the two. McGee eventually fell asleep in the Excursion. Two witnesses in a nearby house were watching all of the events transpire and called police. When police arrived McGee told authorities he was on his way to Jackpot.[7]
He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI in July.
Sexual harassment allegations, resignation
On February 22, 2012, Republican Senate leaders announced McGee's resignation after allegations of sexual harassment against McGee came to light. The claims were made by an unidentified Senate attache. Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill
stated, “In this situation, my first priority is to ensure a safe, secure and professional work environment for Senate employees. My second priority is to protect the integrity and institution of the Idaho State Senate.”[1]
Recent news
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District 10
McGee represented Idaho Senate District 10. District 10 included the southern portion of Canyon County[8].
Personal
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John is married to Hanna McGee and live in Caldwell, Idaho.
External links
- John McGee's personal website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Magic Valley, "Sen. McGee Resigns Amid Harassment Allegation," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Senate official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ KTVB "Police: State senator stole truck after drinking," June 19, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "State Sen. John McGee arrested for drunken driving, grand theft," June 19, 2011
- ↑ "Sen. John McGee arrested for grand theft, drunken driving," By Mitch Coffman, Idaho Reporter, June 19th, 2011
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Idaho Senate District 10 2004–February 22, 2012 |
Succeeded by Jim Rice |
