Shannon McMillan


Shannon McMillan is a former Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 7 from 2012 to 2016. She also served District 2 in the A seat from 2010-2012.

Early life

On December 16, 1960, McMillan was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin. McMillan's father is Melvin Guenther, a railroad worker. McMillan's mother is Margaret Guenther, an accountant. McMillan graduated from Mount Baker High School.

Education

McMillan attended East Kootenay Community College.

Career

McMillan was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary in 2016 by Priscilla Giddings, who went on to win her seat.
On March 30, 2017, McMillan announced her intentions via social media that she planned to run for her seat again in 2018. McMillan again lost renomination to Giddings.

Committee assignments

  • Agricultural Affairs Committee from 2010 to 2016
  • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee from 2010 to 2016
  • State Affairs Committee from 2012 to 2016

Election history

YearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2012 Primary2,56447.8%1,62530.3%1,17821.9%
2012 General11,56164.9%6,26335.1%
2014 Primary2,82263.6 %1,61436.4 %
2014 General8,75766.6 %4,83433.4 %
2016 Primary1,79838.7%2,84861.3%
2018 Primary1,79820.9%3,12556.1%1,27622.9%

Personal life

McMillan's husband is Kenneth. They have one child. McMillan and her family live in Silverton, Idaho.