Mike Kingsley
American politician from Idaho
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Mike Kingsley (born December 31, 1959) is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 7A district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office on December 1, 2016.[1]
7th district Seat A (2022–2024)
Mike Kingsley | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John Rusche |
| Succeeded by | Kyle Harris |
| Constituency | 6th district Seat B (2016–2022) 7th district Seat A (2022–2024) |
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| Born | December 31, 1959 Lewiston, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn Ann Kingsley |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Kingsley attended Lewiston High School. He earned his radio operator license from BLT Electronic Theory in 1979.[2]
Career
Kingsley was unopposed in the Republican primary for the 6B district. He rain against incumbent John Rusche in the general election, winning with 58.24% of the vote.[3] He ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the 6B district as a write-in candidate.[4] Kingsley lost to John Rusche in the general election by 48 votes.[5]
Kingsley along with Bryan Zollinger launched Idaho Freedom Caucus, late in the 2017 session.[6]
In April 2017, Freedom Caucus collaborated to challenge Governor Butch Otter Veto of the Idaho grocery tax.[7]
