Patrick McDonald (politician)

Patrick McDonald
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 15 Seat B
In office
January 14, 2014 – November 30, 2018
Preceded byMark Patterson
Succeeded byJake Ellis
Personal details
BornSalt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Jane
Children3
Residence(s)Boise, Idaho
Alma materIdaho State University
Professionretired law enforcement officer

Patrick McDonald was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing the Boise-based District 15 from January 2014 to January 2019. He was appointed to the position by Governor Butch Otter to serve the remainder of the term of Mark Patterson, who resigned due to scandal regarding his past criminal record.[1]

Background

McDonald was an officer with the Idaho State Police for 33 years, last serving as a regional patrol commander. He also served as a United States Marshal for Idaho during the George W. Bush administration.[1]

Elections

District 15 House Seat B - Part of Ada County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2014 Primary[2] Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 1,978 65.2% Jason Robinson 1,058 34.8%
2014 General[3] Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 7,045 56.8% John Hart 5,358 43.2%
2016 Primary[4] Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 1,418 57.9% Rod Beck 1,029 42.1%
2016 General[5] Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 10,506 56.2% Jake Ellis 8,194 43.8%
2018 Primary Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 3,630 100%
2018 General Patrick McDonald (incumbent) 8,769 49.1% Jake Ellis 9,089 50.9%
District 15 House Seat A - Part of Ada County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2020 Primary Patrick McDonald 3,960 100%
2020 General Patrick McDonald 10,933 47.8% Steve Berch (incumbent) 11,567 50.6% David W. Hartigan 365 1.6%

References

  1. ^ a b Popkey, Dan. "Otter fills Patterson vacancy with former US Marshal Patrick McDonald" Idaho Statesman, January 14, 2014. (accessed 14 January 2014)
  2. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.


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