Judy Boyle
American politician from Idaho
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Judy Boyle is an American politician from Idaho. A Republican, she is a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle is the current chair of the Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).
Judy Boyle | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 9 seat B district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Diana Thomas |
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| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Lassen College Boise State University University of Idaho |
| Occupation | Politician, rancher |
| Website | judyboyle |
Early life
Boyle was born in Midvale, Idaho.[1]
Education
Boyle has attended Lassen College, Boise State University, and the University of Idaho.
Career
On May 27, 2008, Boyle won the Republican primary. Boyle defeated Diana Thomas with 53.4% of the votes.[2][3] On November 4, 2008, Boyle won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Jennifer M. Morgan with 66.8% of the votes.[4][1]
On May 25, 2010, Boyle was unopposed in the Republican primary.[5] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Boyle won the general election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[6] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Mary Sue Roach with 65.2% of the votes.[7] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[8] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Allen Schmidt with 73.2% of the votes.[9][10][1][11]
In 2019, Boyle became the chairman of the Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).[12]
Boyle on November 18, 2020, announced that she would run against Mike Moyle for Idaho House of Representatives Majority Leader.[13]
Political activities
In 2023, Boyle and Idaho Senator Tammy Nichols introduced HB 154,[14] a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to provide or administer a vaccine developed using mRNA technology in any individual or mammal in the state.[15] Such vaccines would include the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines in development that target RSV, some cancers, HIV, influenza, cystic fibrosis, and others.[15]
Personal life
Boyle has two children, Brian and Peggy. She lives in Midvale, Idaho.[1][3]