Clive J. Strong
A candidate for Idaho Supreme Court, State of Idaho in the 2016 Idaho Primary, May 17
Party: No party
City: Boise, Idaho
The head of the natural resources division for the Idaho Attorney General's office for the past three decades, Strong holds bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Idaho and a master's of law degree from the University of Michigan with emphasis in natural resource law. He was recognized as the 2014 Environment, Energy, and Resources Government Attorney of the Year by the American Bar Association, and also received the Idaho Bar Association’s Professionalism Award, the Western Attorneys General’s Public Service Award, and the National Association of Attorneys General’s Marvin Award for extraordinary service.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Robyn Brody (N) | 39,534 | 30.98% |
| Curt McKenzie (N) | 34,068 | 26.70% |
| Clive J. Strong (N) | 27,123 | 21.26% |
| Sergio A. Gutierrez (N) | 26,882 | 21.07% |
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