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% |
Related Coverage
Runoff set in Idaho SupCourt race, with Brody in the lead; full story
Runoff set in Idaho SupCourt race, with Brody in the lead; full story
Runoff set in Idaho Supreme Court race, with Brody in the lead
A rare contested race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court appears to be headed for a runoff in November, as none of the four hopefuls was polling over 50 percent in early returns Tuesday night – though Rupert attorney Robyn Brody was clearly out in front, with the other three neck-and-neck.
Brody, leading in Idaho Supreme Court race: ‘It’s an affirmation’
Brody, leading in Idaho Supreme Court race: ‘It’s an affirmation’
Eye on Boise: Campaign finance dispute crops up in Idaho Supreme Court race
Robyn Brody’s campaign for the Idaho Supreme Court disputes a finding by the Idaho Secretary of Statethat four donations, totaling $27,000, received from four farm-related businesses exceeded the state Sunshine Law limits because the businesses are related by a single owner.
Two candidates return contributions after running afoul of limits, including one for Idaho Supreme Court
Two candidates for state offices in the May 17 election are filing amended reports and returning contributions, after inadvertently running afoul of the Sunshine Law’s restrictions on donations from related entities, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office – including a candidate for the…
Of court candidates, endorsements, stepping on toes and fliers…
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s endorsement of Curt McKenzie for an Idaho Supreme Court opening has raised some eyebrows, as the Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, which typically means an organization can’t support or oppose any candidate for public office. But Farm Bureau spokesman John…
Four Idaho Supreme Court candidates debate
Four Idaho Supreme Court candidates debate
McKenzie releases endorsements; court candidates to debate Fri. night on statewide TV
McKenzie releases endorsements; court candidates to debate Fri. night on statewide TV
Idaho bar survey ranks three high court hopefuls highly, but not a fourth
Three of the candidates seeking an open Idaho Supreme Court seat were highly rated in a survey of members of the Idaho State Bar, but the fourth, state Sen. Curt McKenzie, drew much lower ratings from lawyers across the state, who rated the candidates on factors including integrity, independence, judicial temperament and legal experience.
State Bar survey finds Gutierrez, Brody tied for top scores, Strong second, McKenzie trailing way behind
The Idaho State Bar survey is out, surveying attorneys in Idaho about the four candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court. The results: Robyn Brody and Sergio Gutierrez tied for the top rankings, both getting an overall average score, statewide, of 3.58 out of 4. Clive…