Phylis King
Phylis K. King (born May 8, 1946 in Ogden, Utah) is a Democratic Idaho State Representative since 2006 representing District 18 Seat B. Education. King graduated from Grand Junction High School and earned her bachelor's degree in microbiology from Colorado State University. Elections. On September 6, 2017 King announced that she will retire after the 2018 session of the Idaho Legislature. Earlier that year, she encouraged Tommy Ahlquist to run as a Democrat in a public letter. 2016. King was unopposed for both the Democratic primary and the general election. 2014. Unopposed for the Democratic primary. King  defeated Domenico Gelsomino with 63.8% of the vote. 2012. Unopposed for the Democratic primary. King defeated Brad R. Bolicek with 56.2% of the vote. 2010. Unopposed for the Democratic primary. King won the general election with 6,886 votes (53.8%) against Trevor Grigg (R). 2008. Unopposed for the Democratic primary. King won the three-part general election with 9,564 votes (50.9%) against Republican nominee Becky Young and Libertarian nominee James Oyler. 2006. Unopposed for the Democratic primary, King won with 940 votes. King won the general election with 7,240 votes (52.53%) against Julie Ellsworth. Ellsworth later returned to the Idaho House  of Representatives in the District 18 A seat, with the two serving together. 2004. King won the May 25, 2004, Democratic primary with 493 votes (53.82%) against Cara Walker. Turnout increased by over 4,000 but King lost to Ellsworth in the November 2, 2004, general election. 2002. Unopposed for the Democratic primary. King lost the general election to incumbent Republican Representative Julie Ellsworth.