Kathleen Sims

Kathleen Sims (June 6, 1942 – July 5, 2019) was an American politician. She served as a Republican Idaho State Representative for District 4 in the B seat for 2010 to 2016.[1] She was previously appointed as the Idaho State Senator for District 4 to fill the vacancy when Jack Riggs resigned to serve as lieutenant governor; Sims served from 2000 until 2002.

Kathleen Sims
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 4 Seat B
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2016
Preceded byGeorge Sayler
Succeeded byPaul Amador
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 4
In office
February 2001 – December 1, 2002
Preceded byJack Riggs
Succeeded byJohn Goedde
Personal details
Born(1942-06-06)June 6, 1942
Spokane, Washington
DiedJuly 5, 2019(2019-07-05) (aged 77)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Emilio Sims
ResidenceCoeur d'Alene, Idaho
Alma materNorth Idaho Junior College
ProfessionTeacher at St. Monica Catholic School

Early life and career

Sims was born in Spokane, Washington. She graduated from North Idaho Junior College with a degree in accounting. Sims owned the Honda Auto and Motorcycle dealership in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.[2]

Elections and legislative service

At the Idaho Republican Party Convention held at Nampa, Idaho June 2016 Sims along with Blackfoot sheepherder Mike Duff lost against incumbent Steve Yates for State Chair of the party.[3][4]

2016

Sims lost the Republican primary election to Paul Amador, 48.4% to 51.6%.[5]

2012

Sims was unopposed in the Republican Primary.[6]

She defeated Democratic challenger Anne L. Nesse in the November 6, 2012, general election, 56.76% to 43.24%.[7]

2010

Sims sought the open District 4B seat vacated by retiring Democratic Representative George C. Sayler She was unopposed in the May 25, 2010, Republican primary and won with 2,720 votes.[8] Sims won the November 2, 2010, general election with 7,242 votes (58.1%) against Paula Marano (D).[9]

2002

Due to redistricting, Sims faced fellow Republican Senator John W. Goedde in the May 28, 2002, primary, losing by 31 votes.[10]

2000

Sims was appointed to fill the vacancy after Senator Jack Riggs resigned to fill the vacancy made by Lieutenant Governor Butch Otter, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Idaho's 1st congressional district.

References
  1. "Representative Kathleen 'Kathy' Sims's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  2. Idaho Legislature-Rep. Kathleen Sims
  3. [email protected], NATHAN BROWN. "Idaho GOP Convention Ends with Chairman Re-elected, No Platform Agreement". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  4. "Idaho GOP concludes businesslike state convention with show of unity". idahostatesman. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  5. Ysursa, Ben. "May 18, 2016 Idaho State Primary Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  6. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  7. Hayes, Cliff. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Kootenai County Clerk. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  10. Cenarrusa, Pete T. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
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