Melinda Smyser
| Melinda Smyser | |
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| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 11 |
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In office January 16, 2009 – December 1, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Brad Little |
| Succeeded by | Patti Anne Lodge |
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| Born |
October 29, 1958 Caldwell, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | C.A. "Skip" Smyser |
| Residence | Parma, Idaho |
| Alma mater |
University of Idaho College of Idaho |
| Profession | Caldwell School District-Safe and Drug Free School Coordinator/Counselor |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Melinda S. Smyser (born October 29, 1958) was a Republican Idaho State Senator, who represented District 11 from 2009 to 2012.
Melinda Smyser was born in Caldwell, raised in Middleton, and graduated from Middleton High School.
She received a Bachelor of Science with a double major in C/T/Design and Education and Extension from the University of Idaho. She also received a master's degree in Education/Counseling from the College of Idaho.
Smyser is married to C.A. "Skip" Smyser and is a mother of four.
Caldwell School District P.R. Coordinator (1998–2000)
Caldwell Alternative High School Counselor (1989–1997)
Parma School District Counselor (1984–1989)
Wilder School District Teacher (1982–1984)
She has worked for Jim Risch, has his southwest regional director, since 2012.
In 2009, Smyser was appointed to represent Idaho's 11th Legislative District which encompasses both Gem and Canyon Counties after Brad Little was appointed Lieutenant Governor.
In 2010 she was elected with 10,386 votes (73.3%) against Democrat Shannon L. Forrester and independent Kirsten Faith Richardson.
On March 5, 2012, Smyser announced that she would not be seeking re-election;since redistricting would have forced a primary contest with fellow Republican Senator Patti Anne Lodge in the newly redrawn District 11, stating “I have every intention to stay involved and I will announce my future plans soon.”
Smyser served on the following Committees:
Smyser is currently associated with the following organizations:
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