Paul E. Shepherd (born December 21, 1942) is an American politician and businessman from Idaho. Shepherd is a Republican former member of

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for District 7 seat B. His son, Charlie, succeeded in District 7 seat B.

Early life

On December 21, 1942, Shepherd was born in

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. Shepherd graduated from

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Education

Shepherd attended Boise Junior College (later accredited as

Boise State University Boise State University (BSU) is a Public university, public research university in Boise, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church (United States), Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has b ...

Career

Shepherd is a former Partner/Manager of Shepherd Sawmill and Log Homes Incorporated. On November 2, 2004, Shepherd won the election and became a member of

for District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charles D. Cuddy with 50.2% of the votes. 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. 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. 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. On November 6, 2012, Shepherd won the election and became a member of

for District 7 seat B. Shepherd defeated Nancy M. Lerandeau with 67.3% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B.

Election history

Personal life

Shepherd's wife is Dawn Shepherd. They have nine children. Shepherd and his family live in Riggins, Idaho. Shepherd is a protestant.

References

External links

Paul E. Shepherd
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Paul Shepherd at ballotpedia.org
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