Shannon McMillan (born December 16, 1960) is a former

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Idaho State Representative representing District 7 from 2012 to 2016. She also served District 2 in the A seat from 2010-2012.

Early life

On December 16, 1960, McMillan was born in

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. McMillan's father is Melvin Guenther, a railroad worker. McMillan's mother is Margaret Guenther, an accountant. McMillan graduated from Mount Baker High School.

Education

McMillan attended East Kootenay Community College.

Career

McMillan was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary in 2016 by

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, who went on to win her seat. On March 30, 2017 McMillan announced her intentions via social media that she planned to run for her seat again in 2018. McMillan again lost renomination to Giddings.

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

Personal life

McMillan's husband is Kenneth. They have one child. McMillan and her family live in

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References

External links

Shannon McMillan at legislature.idaho.gov

Shannon McMillan at ballotpedia.org

Financial information (state office)
at the National Institute for Money in State Politics {{DEFAULTSORT:McMillan, Shannon C. 1960 births Living people Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Shoshone County, Idaho People from Waupaca, Wisconsin Women state legislators in Idaho 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians