Stan Bastian is a former American educator and politician from Idaho. Bastian is a former

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member of

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Early life

Bastian was born May 3, 1941 in

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Education

In 1966, Bastian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from

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in California. In 1971, Bastian earned a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado State University. In 1996, Bastian earned a specialist degree an Education Administration program from

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in Moscow, Idaho.

Career

In 1967, Bastian became a school teacher, until 1996. In 1996, Bastian became a school administrator and assistant principal at Nampa Senior High School and then Skyview High School in Idaho, until 2002. In 2002, Bastian became a Professional Technical Education Coordinator at the Nampa School District in Idaho. In 1992, Bastian became a city councilman of

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, until 2006. On November 2, 2004, Bastian won the election and became a

member of

for District 14, seat B. Bastian defeated Del Bunce with 69.5% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, Bastian won the election and became a

Idaho Senator for

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. Bastian defeated Glida Bothwell with 67.59% of the votes.

Awards

* 2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

Personal life

Bastian's wife is Kathleen Bastian. They have five children. Bastian and his family lived in

References

External links

Stan Bastian at ballotpedia.org
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