Gregory Dallas Chaney (born July 21, 1981) is an American attorney and politician. He was as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2014 to 2022, where he represented the 10B district.[1]
Greg Chaney | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 10B district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Skaug (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hermiston, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Caldwell, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Boise State University (BA) Concordia University School of Law (JD) |
| Website | chaneyforidaho |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
Early life and education
editChaney graduated from Kuna High School, being active in Future Farmers of America and 4-H. Chaney attended Boise State University where he received a B.A. in communications and political science and Concordia University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor.[2][better source needed]
Career
editChaney worked with the Nampa Police Department briefly in 2007. Chaney also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Currently, Chaney is an attorney and owns his own law firm in Caldwell.[3]
Chaney chaired the House Judiciary Committee when he served in the Idaho Legislature.[4][5] He maintains that Idaho Freedom Foundation supported members of the Republican Party are more willing to engage in personal attacks and mislead the public which makes it more difficult to pass certain bills and maintain a unified party.[6]
Elections
editIn 2014, Chaney faced two write-in candidates, Brian Bishop and Kent Marmon, during the Republican primary, defeating both with 58.8% of the vote.[7] Challengers Leif Skyving (Democrat), Gordon Council (Independent) and Eugene Smith (Libertarian) were defeated in the general election where Chaney won with 53.6% of the vote.[8]
In 2016, Chaney was unopposed in the Republican primary.[9] He defeated Warren T. Stevens with 67.42% in the general election.[10]
In 2022, Chaney ran and lost in the open Senate seat (due to redistricting) in Caldwell District 11.[11]
Personal life
editIn 2009, Chaney was convicted of malicious injury to property after a dispute that ensued with his then girlfriend.[12][13][14] He divorced the woman involved in the 2009 incident and entered into a new marriage and joined a church.[15] He credits God for turning his life around.[16][17]
In 2021 ,Chaney's unvaccinated, 74-year-old mother died from COVID-19, and he believes that his mother was misled by misinformation about the COVID 19 vaccines.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Greg Chaney". Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Chaney for Idaho-About Greg Chaney Greg Chaney, Idaho House of Representatives". Chaney for Idaho. September 30, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "Chaney 'won't play defense' against Democrats". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ^ "2023 House Judciciary, Rules & Administration".
- ^ Betsy, Posted by. "Chaney testimony: 'Would have a chilling effect on people coming forward'". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Duggan, Alexandra. "Republicans see divide due to Idaho Freedom Foundation politics". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ chaneyforidaho (2021-11-18). "CHANEY TO RUN FOR SENATE IN 2022". Chaney for Idaho. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ FUNK, KELCIE MOSELEY and JOHN. "Candidate for Bolz seat has faced charges". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Officer C. Yates (January 31, 2009). "Nampa Police Report, Officer Report for Incident N09-03612, Domestic Violence" (PDF). dbtfmuq94fm8x.cloudfront.ne.
- ^ kmoseley@idahopress.com. "Chaney 'won't play defense' against Democrats". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ kmoseley@idahopress.com. "Chaney 'won't play defense' against Democrats". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ FUNK, KELCIE MOSELEY and JOHN. "Candidate for Bolz seat has faced charges". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Officer C. Yates (January 31, 2009). "Nampa Police Report, Officer Report for Incident N09-03612, Domestic Violence" (PDF). dbtfmuq94fm8x.cloudfront.ne.
- ^ "One week after getting COVID-19, this Idaho lawmaker's mom died from the virus". ktvb.com. September 30, 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
External links
edit- Greg Chaney at the Idaho Legislature