Bill Killen

For other people named William Killen, see William Killen (disambiguation).

William 'Bill' Michael Killen (November 5, 1938 – July 13, 2024^[1])^[2] was an American politician and Democratic member of the Idaho State Representative from 2006 to 2012.^[3]

Bill Killen
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 17 Seat A
In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012
Preceded by	Kathie Garrett
Succeeded by	John Gannon
Personal details
Born	(1938-11-05)November 5, 1938 Olympia, Washington
Died	July 13, 2024 (aged 85) Boise, Idaho
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Stanford University University of Idaho College of Law
Profession	Attorney
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1960–1964

Early life, education and career.

Killen earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University and earned his law degree from University of Idaho College of Law. He served on the city council McCall from 1994 to 1997 and as mayor from 1996 to 1997.

Elections

2010

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.^[4] Killen defeated Republican nominee Craig Thomas and Libertarian nominee Mikel Hautzinger with 56.7% of the vote.^[5]

2008

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.^[6] Killen defeated Libertarian nominee Mikel Haulzinger with 76.7% of the vote.^[7]

2006

Killen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.^[8] Killen defeated incumbent Republican Kathie Garrett(who won in 2004 by 9 votes)^[9] and Constitution Party nominee Katherine Frazier.^[10]