Curt McKenzie
A candidate for State Supreme Court, State of Idaho in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: No party
Age: 56
City: Boise, Idaho
Education: Earned bachelor’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University and a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Work experience: Operates a solo law practice in Boise focusing on criminal defense. Previously worked for a Washington, D.C. law firm handling licensing agreements and copyright and trademark cases. Worked as a deputy Ada County prosecutor for one year and for six years in the civil litigation group at Stoel Rives in Boise.
Political experience: Seven-term Republican state senator
Family: Divorced. Has two children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Robyn Brody (N) | 300,387 | 53.55% |
| Curt McKenzie (N) | 260,532 | 46.45% |
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Eye on Boise: Idaho court candidate tries to distance himself from trial lawyers, despite membership, campaign contributions
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Curt McKenzie is trying to distance himself from the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, of which he was a dues-paying member for four years and which donated thousands to his Senate campaigns from 2002 to 2014.
Idaho court hopeful Robyn Brody touts law enforcement support, former Nampa chief raps rival Curt McKenzie
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Robyn Brody called a news conference Thursday to announce support from eight county sheriffs and 18 county prosecutors, and a former longtime Nampa police chief and the Owyhee County sheriff took the opportunity to raise concerns about her opponent, Curt McKenzie.
Brody touts law enforcement support; former Nampa chief criticizes McKenzie for lawsuits against cops
Brody touts law enforcement support; former Nampa chief criticizes McKenzie for lawsuits against cops
Idaho Supreme Court hopefuls don’t track their pro bono work
When Chief Justice Jim Jones steps down from the Idaho Supreme Court come January, he’ll leave a legacy as one of the state’s biggest champions of promoting some free or reduced-rate work by lawyers throughout Idaho’s judicial system. “It’s part of the Idaho rules of professional conduct, it says lawyers should aspire to do at least 50 hours…
Idaho Supreme Court debate set to air on statewide TV Oct. 28
Idaho Public Television, the Idaho Press Club and the League of Women Voters of Idaho will host a debate between Robyn Brody and Curt McKenzie, candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court, to be broadcast statewide Oct. 28; it’ll be the only debate in the “Idaho Debates” series this fall…
Police group withdraws endorsement in Idaho court race over candidate’s excessive-force lawsuits
A law enforcement group has withdrawn its endorsement of state Sen. Curt McKenzie’s bid for the Idaho Supreme Court after he twice represented criminal suspects who unsuccessfully sued police officers for using excessive force.
Idaho police group drops McKenzie endorsement in SupCourt race, over lawsuits against cops
A law enforcement group has withdrawn its endorsement of Curt McKenzie’s bid for the Idaho Supreme Court after he twice represented criminal suspects who unsuccessfully sued police officers for using excessive force. Both cases were dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Boise in the past month; McKenzie has filed for reconsideration in one…
New director for courts, Brody’s fundraising edge, and what N.Idaho campaign $$ reports show…
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Eye on Boise: After two-year wait, Idaho court system gets new director
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It’ll be Brody vs. McKenzie in November for Idaho Supreme Court
It’ll be Brody vs. McKenzie in November for Idaho Supreme Court