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Idaho state representative
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Male
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(Salt Lake City)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Patrick McDonald is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing the Boise-based District 15 since January 2014. He was appointed to the position by Gov. Butch Otter to serve the remainder of the term of Mark Patterson, who resigned due to scandal regarding his past criminal record.
Background
McDonald was an officer with the Idaho State Police for 33 years, last serving as a regional patrol commander. He also served as a United States Marshal for Idaho during the George W. Bush administration.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Primary | Patrick McDonald (incumbent) | 1,978 | 65.2% | Jason Robinson | 1,058 | 34.8% | |||
| 2014 General | Patrick McDonald (incumbent) | 7,045 | 56.8% | John Hart | 5,358 | 43.2% | |||
| 2016 Primary | Patrick McDonald (incumbent) | 1,418 | 57.9% | Rod Beck | 1,029 | 42.1% | |||
| 2016 General | Patrick McDonald (incumbent) | 10,506 | 56.2% | Jake Ellis | 8,194 | 43.8% |