Cheryl Stransky
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. A, Idaho Legislative District 2 in the 2012 Idaho General Election
Party: Democrat
City: Dalton Gardens, Idaho
Occupation: retired school counselor
Holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. Counselor at Coeur d’Alene High School for 23 years; then at Woodland Middle School until 2010 retirement. Supports reprioritizing government spending to increase school funding, raising the minimum wage, and expanding Medicaid. Supporter of public schools. Backs construction of a state mental health crisis center in Coeur d’Alene, which Barbieri opposed. Former president of the North Idaho Counseling Association. Challenged Barbieri unsuccessfully in 2012, receiving 34.3 percent of the vote.
Contact information
- Web: cherylstransky.org
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Vito Barbieri (R) | 14,132 | 65.74% |
| Cheryl Stransky (D) | 7,364 | 34.26% |
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