Chris Trakel
Chris Trakel | |
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| Idaho State Senator | |
| In office December 1, 2022 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Patti Anne Lodge (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Camille Blaylock |
| Constituency | 11th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2001–2016 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Christopher T. Trakel. is an American politician serving Caldwell, Idaho as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 11th district. He assumed office on December 1, 2022.
Early life and education
[edit]Trakel was born in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Meridian High School in 2000.[1][2]
Career
[edit]In March 2001, Trakel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman. Trakel was deployed to Iraq with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and Afghanistan with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines before retiring in 2016 as a staff sergeant. Trakel later moved to Caldwell, Idaho, and founded a woodworking business. He was elected to the Idaho Senate in November 2022.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sen. Chris Trakel – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Press Release: Chris Trakel Announces Run for State Senate, District 11". Idaho Dispatch. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Chris Trakel". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Chris Trakel". Republican Party of Idaho. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
Categories:
- Living people
- Republican Party Idaho state senators
- 21st-century members of the Idaho Legislature
- People from Boise, Idaho
- People from Meridian, Idaho
- People from Caldwell, Idaho
- People from Ada County, Idaho
- People from Canyon County, Idaho
- United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers
- United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War
- United States Marine Corps personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)