Patrick McDonald was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing the Boise-based District 15 from January 2014 to January 2019. He was appointed to the position by Governor Butch Otter to serve the remainder of the term of Mark Patterson, who resigned due to scandal regarding his past criminal record.Popkey, Dan. "Otter fills Patterson vacancy with former US Marshal Patrick McDonald" Idaho Statesman, January 14, 2014. (accessed 14 January 2014)
Background McDonald served as an officer with the Idaho State Police for 33 years, concluding his tenure as a regional patrol commander. He also served as a United States Marshal for Idaho during the George W. Bush administration.
Elections + District 15 House Seat B - Part of Ada CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2014 Primary1,97865.2%1,05834.8%2014 General7,04556.8%5,35843.2%2016 Primary1,41857.9%1,02942.1%2016 General10,50656.2%8,19443.8%2018 Primary3,630100%2018 General8,76949.1%9,08950.9%
+ District 15 House Seat A - Part of Ada CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2020 Primary3,960100%2020 General10,93347.8%11,56750.6%3651.6%
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