William 'Bill' M. Killen (born November 5, 1938, in Olympia, Washington) was a

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member of the Idaho State Representative from 2006 to 2012.

Early life, education and career.

Killen earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from

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and earned his

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from University of Idaho College of Law. He served on the city council

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from 1994 to 1997 and as mayor from 1996 to 1997.

Elections

2010

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated Republican nominee Craig Thomas and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger with 56.7% of the vote.

2008

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated Libertarian nominee Mikel Haulzinger with 76.7% of the vote.

2006

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Killen defeated incumbent Republican Kathie Garrett(who won in 2004 by 9 votes) and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier.

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