Mike Kingsley

Summary

Mike Kingsley (born December 31, 1959) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 7A district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office on December 1, 2016.[1]

Mike Kingsley
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 1, 2016
Preceded byJohn Rusche
Constituency6th district Seat B (2016–2022)
7th district Seat A (2022–present)
Personal details
Born (1959-12-31) December 31, 1959 (age 64)
Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarolyn Ann Kingsley
Residence(s)Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.
Websitewww.kingsleyforidaho.com

Early life and career edit

Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Kingsley attended Lewiston High School. He earned his radio operator license from BLT Electronic Theory in 1979.[2]

Career edit

Kingsley was unopposed in the Republican primary for the 6B district. He rain against incumbent John Rusche in the general election, winning with 58.24% of the vote.[3] He ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the 6B district as a write-in candidate.[4] Kingsley lost to John Rusche in the general election by 48 votes.[5]

Kingsley along with Bryan Zollinger launched Idaho Freedom Caucus, late in the 2017 session.[6]

In April 2017, Freedom Caucus collaborated to challenge Governor Butch Otter Veto of the Idaho grocery tax.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "House Membership: Mike Kingsley". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  2. ^ Mike Kingsley. "Meet Mike". Lewiston, Idaho: Mike Kingsley. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Denny, Lawernce. "Nov 2016 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  6. ^ "GOP lawmakers to launch Idaho Freedom Caucus". Boise, Idaho. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Wright, Samantha. "Idaho Lawmakers Challenge Validity Of Governor's Veto". Retrieved 2017-04-13.

External links edit

  • Mike Kingsley at the Idaho Legislature