Shannon McMillan

Shannon McMillan
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2016
Preceded byMary Lou Shepherd
Succeeded byPriscilla Giddings
Constituency2nd district Seat A (2010-2012)
7th district Seat A (2012-2016)
Personal details
Born (1960-12-16) December 16, 1960 (age 64)
Waupaca, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceSilverton, Idaho
OccupationPolitician

Shannon McMillan (born December 16, 1960) is a former Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 7 from 2012 to 2016. She also served District 2 in the A seat from 2010-2012.[1]

Early life

On December 16, 1960, McMillan was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin. McMillan's father is Melvin Guenther, a railroad worker. McMillan's mother is Margaret Guenther, an accountant. McMillan graduated from Mount Baker High School.[1]

Education

McMillan attended East Kootenay Community College.

Career

McMillan was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary in 2016 by Priscilla Giddings, who went on to win her seat.[2]

On March 30, 2017, McMillan announced her intentions via social media that she planned to run for her seat again in 2018.[3] McMillan again lost renomination to Giddings.[4]

Committee assignments

  • Agricultural Affairs Committee from 2010 to 2016
  • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee from 2010 to 2016
  • State Affairs Committee from 2012 to 2016

Election history

District 2 Seat A - Benewah and Shoshone Counties and part of Bonner and Kootenai Counties.
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2010 Primary[5] Shannon McMillan 1,708 100%
2010 General[6] Shannon McMillan 6,244 54.9% Mary Lou Shepherd (incumbent) 5,126 45.1%
District 7 Seat A - Clearwater, Idaho, and Shoshone Counties and a portion of Bonner County.
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[7] Shannon McMillan (incumbent) 2,564 47.8% Rex Rammell 1,625 30.3% Ed Galloway 1,178 21.9%
2012 General[8] Shannon McMillan (incumbent) 11,561 64.9% Casey Drews 6,263 35.1%
2014 Primary[9] Shannon McMillan (incumbent) 2,822 63.6 % Shauna Hillman 1,614 36.4 %
2014 General[10] Shannon McMillan (incumbent) 8,757 66.6 % Jessica Chilcott 4,834 33.4 %
2016 Primary Shannon McMillan (incumbent) 1,798 38.7% Priscilla Giddings 2,848 61.3%
2018 Primary Shannon McMillan 1,798 20.9% Priscilla Giddings (incumbent) 3,125 56.1% Ryan A. Lawrence 1,276 22.9%

Personal life

McMillan's husband is Kenneth. They have one child. McMillan and her family live in Silverton, Idaho.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Shannon McMillan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Shannon McMillan". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  4. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  5. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  6. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  10. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.