Paul Amador

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Paul Amador
Paul Amador with wife Julie and son Peter.jpg
Amador with his wife Julie and son Peter.
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 4 Seat B
Assumed office
December 1, 2016
Preceded byKathleen Sims
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julie
ChildrenPeter & Simon
ResidenceCoeur d'Alene, Idaho
EducationUniversity of Nevada, (MA, PhD)
California State University, Fresno (BS)
ProfessionConsultant
Websitewww.amadorforidaho.com

Paul Amador is an American politician and a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives. First elected in 2016, he represents District 4 (seat B), which includes the city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and a small portion of Kootenai County, Idaho. Paul currently serves as chair of the Ways and Means Committee.

Amador has spent most of his career as an administrator at colleges and universities throughout the United States, most recently employed by University of Idaho. Amador currently owns and operates an educational and data management consulting business with his wife.

Education[]

Amador attended the University of Nevada where he earned a Master of Arts and doctorate in educational leadership. Amador's graduate research focused on both K-12 and higher education-related issues, including public school finance, tuition policy, and educational technology. Amador attended California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics.[1]

Idaho House of Representatives[]

Legislative agenda[]

Amador has been actively involved in education-related issues during his service in the Idaho legislature, serving on the House education committee during his first term of office and then as one of a handful of legislators responsible for crafting the K-12 and higher education budgets on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee. [2] In 2020, Amador was appointed to the Interim Joint Committee on K-12 Academic Standards.

Committee assignments[]

2021-2022

  • Chair, Ways and Means
  • Joint Finance and Appropriations
  • Joint Legislative Oversight
  • Judiciary, Rules, & Administration
  • Environment, Energy, & Technology

2019-2020 Session

  • Joint Finance and Appropriations
  • Joint Legislative Oversight
  • Judiciary, Rules & Administration
  • Environment, Energy & Technology (Vice-chairman)

2017-2018 Session

  • Agricultural Affairs
  • Education
  • Judiciary, Rules & Administration

Elections[]

2020[]

Amador ran unopposed in the Republican Primary and the general election.[3]

2018[]

Amador defeated Republican challenger Roger Garlock in the May 15, 2018 primary with 68.6% of the vote.[4]

Amador defeated Democratic challenger Shem Hanks in the November 6, 2018 general election with 62.6% of the vote.[5]

2016[]

Amador defeated Republican incumbent Kathleen Sims in the May 17, 2016 Primary with 51.62% of the vote.[6]

Amador defeated Democratic candidate Tom Hearn in the General Election with 63.31% of the vote.[7]

Personal life[]

Paul married his wife, Julie, in 2005. They have two sons, Peter and Simon. Paul enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with his family.

References[]

  1. ^ "amador-for-idaho". amador-for-idaho. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  2. ^ Russell, Betsy. "Idaho higher ed budget set with 3.5% funding boost". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  3. ^ "May 2020 Primary Election Results".
  4. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  5. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  6. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

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