Stan Bastian is a former American educator and politician from Idaho. Bastian is a former Republican member of

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Early life

Bastian was born May 3, 1941, in

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Education

In 1966, Bastian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from

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in California. In 1971, Bastian earned a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from

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. In 1996, Bastian earned a specialist degree an Education Administration program from

University of Idaho The University of Idaho (U of I, or UIdaho) is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Established in 1889 and opened three years later, it was the state's sole university for 71 years, until 1963. The un ...

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Career

In 1967, Bastian became a school teacher, until 1996. In 1996, Bastian became a school administrator and assistant principal at Nampa Senior High School and then Skyview High School in Idaho, until 2002. In 2002, Bastian became a Professional Technical Education Coordinator at the Nampa School District in Idaho. In 1992, Bastian became a city councilman of Eagle, Idaho, until 2006. On November 2, 2004, Bastian won the election and became a Republican member of

for District 14, seat B. Bastian defeated Del Bunce with 69.5% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, Bastian won the election and became a Republican Idaho Senator for District 14. Bastian defeated Glida Bothwell with 67.59% of the votes.

Awards

* 2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

Personal life

Bastian's wife is Kathleen Bastian. They have five children. Bastian and his family lived in Eagle, Idaho.

References

External links

Stan Bastian at ballotpedia.org
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