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On November 6, 2018, Green won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Idaho House of Representatives]] for District 2, seat B. Green defeated Alanna Brooks with 75.1% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2018/General/legislative_totals.html |title=2018 General Election Results |website=sos.idaho.gov |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=January 12, 2020}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_green">{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/119900/john-green |title=John Green's Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=January 12, 2020}}</ref> |
On November 6, 2018, Green won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Idaho House of Representatives]] for District 2, seat B. Green defeated Alanna Brooks with 75.1% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2018/General/legislative_totals.html |title=2018 General Election Results |website=sos.idaho.gov |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=January 12, 2020}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_green">{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/119900/john-green |title=John Green's Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=January 12, 2020}}</ref> |
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He was expelled from the Idaho legislature after he was convicted of fraud.<ref>https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/jan/16/idaho-house-expels-rep-john-green-after-fraud-conv/</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:03, 24 January 2020
John Green | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 2, seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – January 16, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Redman |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1959 Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Green |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M, University of Houston, University of South Texas College of Law |
| Occupation | Politician, attorney, former peace officer |
John Green is an American politician, attorney, and former peace officer from Idaho. Green is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 2, seat B.
Early life
On February 23, 1959, Green was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1]
Education
In 1977, Green graduated from Texas A&M's Police Academy. In 1982, Green earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from University of Houston. In 1986, Green earned a JD degree from University of South Texas College of Law.[1]
Career
In 1978, Green started his career as a peace officer and a deputy sheriff with Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas, until 1986.[1]
Green was a criminal justice instructor at University of Houston and San Jacinto College.[1]
In 1993, Green became an attorney. In 2013, Green became a General Counsel and Chief Law Enforcement Advisor for United States Bill of Rights Foundation.[1]
In 2012, Green sought for a position as a Sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho unsuccessfully. Green was defeated by Ben Wolfinger.[2][3]
On November 6, 2018, Green won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 2, seat B. Green defeated Alanna Brooks with 75.1% of the votes.[4][1]
He was expelled from the Idaho legislature after he was convicted of fraud.[5]
Personal life
Green's wife is Elizabeth Green. They have four children. Green and his family live in Rathdrum, Idaho.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "John Green's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho Primary Election Results". khq.com. May 15, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Sheriff". kcsheriff.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.(Sheriff Ben Wolfinger)
- ^ "2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/jan/16/idaho-house-expels-rep-john-green-after-fraud-conv/