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Kathleen Sims
American politician (1942–2019)
Kathleen Sims (June 6, 1942 – July 5, 2019) was an American politician. She served as a Republican Idaho State Representative for District 4 in the B seat for 2010 to 2016.[1] She was previously appointed as the Idaho State Senator for District 4 to fill the vacancy when Jack Riggs resigned to serve as lieutenant governor; Sims served from 2000 until 2002.
Kathleen Sims | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 4 Seat B | |
| In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | George Sayler |
| Succeeded by | Paul Amador |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 4 | |
| In office February 2001 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Riggs |
| Succeeded by | John Goedde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1942-06-06)June 6, 1942 Spokane, Washington |
| Died | July 5, 2019(2019-07-05) (aged 77) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emilio Sims |
| Residence | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho |
| Alma mater | North Idaho Junior College |
| Profession | Teacher at St. Monica Catholic School |
Sims was born in Spokane, Washington. She graduated from North Idaho Junior College with a degree in accounting. Sims owned the Honda Auto and Motorcycle dealership in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.[2]
At the Idaho Republican Party Convention held at Nampa, Idaho June 2016 Sims along with Blackfoot sheepherder Mike Duff lost against incumbent Steve Yates for State Chair of the party.[3][4]
Idaho House of Representatives District 4 Seat B
2016
Sims lost the Republican primary election to Paul Amador, 48.4% to 51.6%.[5]
2012
Sims was unopposed in the Republican Primary.[6]
She defeated Democratic challenger Anne L. Nesse in the November 6, 2012, general election, 56.76% to 43.24%.[7]
2010
Sims sought the open District 4B seat vacated by retiring Democratic Representative George C. Sayler She was unopposed in the May 25, 2010, Republican primary and won with 2,720 votes.[8] Sims won the November 2, 2010, general election with 7,242 votes (58.1%) against Paula Marano (D).[9]
Idaho Senate District 4
2002
Due to redistricting, Sims faced fellow Republican Senator John W. Goedde in the May 28, 2002, primary, losing by 31 votes.[10]
2000
Sims was appointed to fill the vacancy after Senator Jack Riggs resigned to fill the vacancy made by Lieutenant Governor Butch Otter, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Idaho's 1st congressional district.
- "Representative Kathleen 'Kathy' Sims's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- BROWN, NATHAN. "Idaho GOP Convention Ends with Chairman Re-elected, No Platform Agreement". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- "Idaho GOP concludes businesslike state convention with show of unity". idahostatesman. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- Ysursa, Ben. "May 18, 2016 Idaho State Primary Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- Hayes, Cliff. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Kootenai County Clerk. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- Kathleen Sims at the Idaho Legislature