Kathleen Sims
Kathleen Sims was an American politician. She served as a Republican Idaho State Representative for District 4 in the B seat for 2010 to 2016. She was previously appointed as the Idaho State Senator for District 4 to fill the vacancy when Jack Riggs resigned to serve as lieutenant governor; Sims served from 2000 until 2002.
Early life and career
Sims was born in Spokane, Washington. She graduated from North Idaho Junior College with a degree in accounting. Sims owned the Honda Auto and Motorcycle dealership in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Elections and legislative service
At the Idaho Republican Party Convention held at Nampa, Idaho June 2016 Sims along with Blackfoot sheepherder Mike Duff lost against incumbent Steve Yates for State Chair of the party.Idaho House of Representatives District 4 Seat B
2016
Sims lost the Republican primary election to Paul Amador, 48.4% to 51.6%.2012
Sims was unopposed in the Republican Primary.She defeated Democratic challenger Anne L. Nesse in the November 6, 2012, general election, 56.76% to 43.24%.
2010
Sims sought the open District 4B seat vacated by retiring Democratic Representative George C. SaylerShe was unopposed in the May 25, 2010, Republican primary and won with 2,720 votes. Sims won the November 2, 2010, general election with 7,242 votes against Paula Marano.