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

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]

Early life and career

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

Career

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

  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.

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