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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