# Paul Shepherd (politician)

Paul E. Shepherd (born December 21, 1942) is an American politician and businessman from Idaho. Shepherd is a Republican former member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B. His son, Charlie, succeeded in District 7 seat B.

## Early life

On December 21, 1942, Shepherd was born in Boise, Idaho. Shepherd graduated from Boise High School.

## Education

Shepherd attended Boise Junior College (later accredited as Boise State University).

## Career

Shepherd is a former Partner/Manager of Shepherd Sawmill and Log Homes Incorporated.
On November 2, 2004, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charles D. Cuddy with 50.2% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Charlene Douglas with 61.39% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jim Rehder with 58.9% of the votes. On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 8 seat B. Shepherd defeated Jerry Lockhart with 70.2% of the votes.
On November 6, 2012, Shepherd won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7 seat B. Shepherd defeated Nancy M. Lerandeau with 67.3% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shepherd won the election unopposed and continued serving District 7 seat B.

## Election history

District 8 House Seat B - Clearwater, Idaho, Lewis, and Valley County :
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
| 2004 Primary | Paul Shepherd | 5,321 | 100% | | | |
| 2004 General | Paul Shepherd | 8,762 | 50.2% | Charles Cuddy (incumbent) | 8,698 | 49.8% |
| 2006 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 4,103 | 100% | | | |
| 2006 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 8,603 | 61.4% | Charlene Douglas | 5,411 | 38.6% |
| 2008 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 4,286 | 100% | | | |
| 2008 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 10,979 | 58.9% | Jim Rehder | 7,649 | 41.1% |
| 2010 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 5,110 | 100% | | | |
| 2010 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 10,016 | 70.2% | Jerry Lockhart | 4,259 | 29.8% |
District 7 Seat B - Clearwater, Idaho, and Shoshone Counties and part of Bonner County :
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
| 2012 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 4,942 | 100% | | | |
| 2012 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 12,095 | 67.3% | Nancy Lerandeau | 5,882 | 32.7% |
| 2014 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 4,217 | 100% | | | |
| 2014 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 9,216 | 70.0% | Kenneth Meyers | 3,943 | 30.0% |
| 2016 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 3,251 | 73.2% | Kris Steneck | 1,193 | 26.8% |
| 2016 General | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 2,253 | 41.3% | | | |
| 2018 Primary | Paul Shepherd (incumbent) | 3,197 | 58.7% | Phil Hart | 3,197 | 58.7% |

## Personal life

Shepherd's wife is Dawn Shepherd. They have nine children. Shepherd and his family live in Riggins, Idaho. Shepherd is a protestant.