Paul Amador
A candidate for State Representative, Position B, Republican Primary, Idaho Legislative District 4 in the 2016 Idaho Primary, May 17
Party: Republican
Age: 42
City: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Education: Graduated from Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, California; Eearned bachelor’s in agricultural economics from California State University, Fresno; earned master’s degree and doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Nevada.
Work experience: Current director of program development at University of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene; Aaffiliate faculty in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at U of I; owner of Amador Education Consulting and Development; owner of Trinity Farms (almond farm); former director of academic advising at Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington, Indiana; former compliance officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Political experience: Elected to Idaho state House in 2016. Serves on Education, Judiciary Rules and Administration, Agricultural Affairs House committees.
Family: Married. Has 1-year-old son.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Amador (R) | 1,540 | 51.99% |
| Kathleen Sims (R) | 1,422 | 48.01% |
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