Paul Shepherd (politician)


Paul E. Shepherd is an American politician and businessman from Idaho. Shepherd is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B.

Early life

On December 21, 1942, Shepherd was born in Boise, Idaho. Shepherd graduated from Boise High School.

Education

Shepherd attended Boise Junior College.

Career

Shepherd is a former Partner/Manager of Shepherd Sawmill and Log Homes Incorporated.
On November 2, 2004, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charles D. Cuddy with 50.2% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charlene Douglas with 61.39% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jim Rehder with 58.9% of the votes. On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jerry Lockhart with 70.2% of the votes.
On November 6, 2012, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B. Shepherd defeated Nancy M. Lerandeau with 67.3% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B.

Election history

YearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2012 Primary4,942100%
2012 General12,09567.3%5,88232.7%
2014 Primary4,217100%
2014 General9,21670.0%3,94330.0%
2016 Primary3,25173.2%1,19326.8%
2016 General16,336100%

Personal life

Shepherd's wife is Dawn Shepherd. They have nine children. Shepherd and his family live in Riggins, Idaho. Shepherd is a prostestant.