William 'Bill' Michael Killen (November 5, 1938 – July 13, 2024) was an American politician and Democratic member of the Idaho State Representative from 2006 to 2012.

Early life, education and career.

Killen earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from

Stanford University Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a Private university, private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford (the eighth ...

and earned his

law degree A law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Some law degrees are professional degrees that are prerequisites or serve as preparation for legal careers. These generally include the Bachelor of Civil Law, Bachelor of Laws, an ...

from

University of Idaho College of Law The University of Idaho College of Law is the law school of the University of Idaho. Its main location is in Moscow, and a second campus is in the state capital of Boise. As of the entering class of 2017–18, students may take all three years of ...

. He served on the city council McCall from 1994 to 1997 and as mayor from 1996 to 1997.

Elections

2010

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated Republican nominee Craig Thomas and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger with 56.7% of the vote.

2008

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated Libertarian nominee Mikel Haulzinger with 76.7% of the vote.

2006

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated incumbent Republican Kathie Garrett(who won in 2004 by 9 votes) and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier.

References

External links

William M. Killen
at the

Idaho Legislature The Idaho Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the 43rd State of Idaho and is bicameral, consisting of the upper chamber of the Idaho Senate and the lower chamber of the Idaho House of Representatives. The state of Idaho ...

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Killen, Bill 1938 births 2024 deaths 20th-century mayors of places in Idaho Idaho lawyers Mayors of places in Idaho Democratic Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives Politicians from Boise, Idaho People from Olympia, Washington People from McCall, Idaho Stanford University alumni United States Navy officers University of Idaho alumni 21st-century members of the Idaho Legislature