Patrick McDonald was a

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member of the

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, representing the Boise-based District 15 from January 2014 to January 2019. He was appointed to the position by Governor

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to serve the remainder of the term of Mark Patterson, who resigned due to scandal regarding his past criminal record.Popkey, Dan
"Otter fills Patterson vacancy with former US Marshal Patrick McDonald"
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'', January 14, 2014. (accessed 14 January 2014)

Background

McDonald was an officer with the

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for 33 years, last serving as a regional patrol commander. He also served as a

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for Idaho during the

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administration.

Elections

References

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