Judy Boyle
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 9 seat B district
Assumed office
December 1, 2008
Preceded byDiana Thomas
Personal details
BornMidvale, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceMidvale, Idaho
Alma materLassen College
Boise State University
University of Idaho
OccupationPolitician, Rancher
Websitejudyboyle.net

Judy Boyle is an American politician from Idaho. A Republican, she is a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle is the current chairman of Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).

Early life

Boyle was born in Midvale, Idaho.[1]

Education

Boyle has attended Lassen College, Boise State University, and the University of Idaho.

Career

On May 27, 2008, Boyle won the Republican primary. Boyle defeated Diana Thomas with 53.4% of the votes.[2][3] On November 4, 2008, Boyle won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Jennifer M. Morgan with 66.8% of the votes.[4][1]

On May 25, 2010, Boyle was unopposed in the Republican primary.[5] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Boyle won the general election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[6] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Mary Sue Roach with 65.2% of the votes.[7] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[8] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Allen Schmidt with 73.2% of the votes.[9][10][1][11]

In 2019, Boyle became the chairman of Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).[12]

Boyle on November 18, 2020 announce that she will run against Mike Moyle for Idaho House of Representatives Majority Leader.[13]

Political Activity

In 2023, Boyle and Idaho Senator Tammy Nichols introduced HB 154,[14] a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to provide or administer a vaccine developed using mRNA technology in any individual or mammal in the state.[15] Such vaccines would include the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines in development that target RSV, some cancers, HIV, influenza, cystic fibrosis, and others.[15]

Personal life

Boyle has two children, Brian and Peggy. Boyle lives in Midvale, Idaho.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Judy Boyle's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Two face off for House 9B seat". idahopress.com. May 5, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  4. ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  7. ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "District 9 Representative B candidate Judy Boyle". idahopress.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Representative Judy Boyle (R)". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "Boyle elected to lead forestry task force". argusobserver.com. August 14, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  13. ^ Betsy, Posted by. "Rep. Boyle announces challenge to Moyle for House majority leader". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  14. ^ "House Bill 154". Idaho State Legislature. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  15. ^ a b Mole, Beth (20 February 2023). "Bonkers Republican bill in Idaho would make mRNA-based vaccination a crime". Ars Technica. Retrieved 20 February 2023.

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