Mary Souza
Mary Souza is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate and former nurse. She was first elected in 2014.
Mary Souza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 4 | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Goedde |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rick |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Pacific Lutheran University |
| Occupation | Nurse |
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Primary[1] | Mary Souza | 1,853 | 53.9% | John Goedde (incumbent) | 1,587 | 46.1% | |||
| 2014 General[2] | Mary Souza | 7,406 | 74.6% | Ray Writz | 2,520 | 25.4% | |||
| 2016 Primary[3] | Mary Souza (incumbent) | 3,198 | 100% | ||||||
| 2016 General[4] | Mary Souza (incumbent) | 13,233 | 62.9% | Kristi Milan | 7,793 | 37.1% |
Controversies
In 2015, she co-sponsored a bill that would allow parents to withdraw their children from any activity that "impairs the parents’ firmly held beliefs, values or principles."[5]
Political positions
Souza is opposed to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and is also opposed to expanding Medicaid.[6]
Personal life
Souza and her husband, Rick, have four children and one grandchild. They reside in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.[7]
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References
- Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- 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.
- 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.
- Russell, Betsy Z. (March 17, 2015). "Idaho Senate passes Sen. Mary Souza's parent rights measure". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- Collingwood, Ryan (October 15, 2016). "Senate hopefuls share differences in debate". CDA Press. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- "Mary Souza's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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