Paul Shepherd (politician) American politician and businessman from Idaho
Paul E. Shepherd (born December 21, 1942) is an American politician and businessman from Idaho. Shepherd is a Republican former member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B. His son, Charlie , succeeded in District 7 seat B.[ 1]
Early life
On December 21, 1942, Shepherd was born in Boise, Idaho . Shepherd graduated from Boise High School .[ 2]
Education
Shepherd attended Boise Junior College (later accredited as Boise State University ).
Career
Shepherd is a former Partner/Manager of Shepherd Sawmill and Log Homes Incorporated.[ 2]
On November 2, 2004, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charles D. Cuddy with 50.2% of the votes.[ 3] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charlene Douglas with 61.39% of the votes.[ 4] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jim Rehder with 58.9% of the votes.[ 5] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jerry Lockhart with 70.2% of the votes.[ 6] [ 2]
On November 6, 2012, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B. Shepherd defeated Nancy M. Lerandeau with 67.3% of the votes.[ 7] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 7 seat B.[ 8] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B.[ 9] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B.[ 10] [ 11] [ 2] [ 12]
Election history
District 8 House Seat B - Clearwater , Idaho , Lewis , and Valley County
Year
Candidate
Votes
Pct
Candidate
Votes
Pct
2004 Primary[ 13]
Paul Shepherd
5,321
100%
2004 General[ 3]
Paul Shepherd
8,762
50.2%
Charles Cuddy (incumbent)
8,698
49.8%
2006 Primary[ 14]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
4,103
100%
2006 General[ 15]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
8,603
61.4%
Charlene Douglas
5,411
38.6%
2008 Primary[ 16]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
4,286
100%
2008 General[ 17]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
10,979
58.9%
Jim Rehder
7,649
41.1%
2010 Primary[ 18]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
5,110
100%
2010 General[ 19]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
10,016
70.2%
Jerry Lockhart
4,259
29.8%
District 7 Seat B - Clearwater, Idaho, and Shoshone Counties and part of Bonner County
Year
Candidate
Votes
Pct
Candidate
Votes
Pct
2012 Primary[ 20]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
4,942
100%
2012 General[ 21]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
12,095
67.3%
Nancy Lerandeau
5,882
32.7%
2014 Primary[ 22]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
4,217
100%
2014 General[ 23]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
9,216
70.0%
Kenneth Meyers
3,943
30.0%
2016 Primary[ 24]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
3,251
73.2%
Kris Steneck
1,193
26.8%
2016 General[ 25]
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
2,253
41.3%
2018 Primary
Paul Shepherd (incumbent)
3,197
58.7%
Phil Hart
3,197
58.7%
Personal life
Shepherd's wife is Dawn Shepherd. They have nine children. Shepherd and his family live in Riggins, Idaho. Shepherd is a protestant.[ 2]
References
^ "Rasor, Shepherd square off in District 7B Primary" . The Clearwater Progress .
^ a b c d e "Paul Shepherd's Biography" . Vote Smart . Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ a b "November 2, 2004 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 7, 2006 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 2, 2010 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results" . sos.idaho.gov . November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "Incumbent Shepherd to face Hart for Dist. 7B Rep. post" . idahocountyfreepress.com . May 9, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2020 .
^ "House Membership: Paul E. Shepherd" . Boise, Idaho : Idaho Legislature . Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012 .
^ Ysursa, Ben . "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho . Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals" . Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2017 .
^ 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 February 13, 2017 .
^ 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 February 13, 2017 .
^ 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 February 13, 2017 .
^ 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 February 13, 2017 .
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