Judy Boyle is an American politician from Idaho. A Republican, she is a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle is the current chair of the Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).
Early life
Boyle was born in Midvale, Idaho.[1]
Education
Boyle has attended Lassen College, Boise State University, and the University of Idaho.
Career
On May 27, 2008, Boyle won the Republican primary. Boyle defeated Diana Thomas with 53.4% of the votes.[2][3] On November 4, 2008, Boyle won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Jennifer M. Morgan with 66.8% of the votes.[4][1]
On May 25, 2010, Boyle was unopposed in the Republican primary.[5] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Boyle won the general election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[6] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Mary Sue Roach with 65.2% of the votes.[7] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election unopposed and continued serving District 9 seat B.[8] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Boyle won the election and continued serving District 9 seat B. Boyle defeated Allen Schmidt with 73.2% of the votes.[9][10][1][11]
In 2019, Boyle became the chairman of the Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF).[12]
Boyle on November 18, 2020, announced that she would run against Mike Moyle for Idaho House of Representatives Majority Leader.[13]
Political activities
In 2023, Boyle and Idaho Senator Tammy Nichols introduced HB 154,[14] a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to provide or administer a vaccine developed using mRNA technology in any individual or mammal in the state.[15] Such vaccines would include the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines in development that target RSV, some cancers, HIV, influenza, cystic fibrosis, and others.[15]
Personal life
Boyle has two children, Brian and Peggy. She lives in Midvale, Idaho.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Judy Boyle's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Two face off for House 9B seat". idahopress.com. May 5, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "District 9 Representative B candidate Judy Boyle". idahopress.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Representative Judy Boyle (R)". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Boyle elected to lead forestry task force". argusobserver.com. August 14, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Betsy, Posted by. "Rep. Boyle announces challenge to Moyle for House majority leader". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "House Bill 154". Idaho State Legislature. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ a b Mole, Beth (20 February 2023). "Bonkers Republican bill in Idaho would make mRNA-based vaccination a crime". Ars Technica. Retrieved 20 February 2023.