Patrick P. Mitchell
A candidate for State Representative, Position A, Democratic Primary, Idaho Legislative District 4 in the 2016 Idaho Primary, May 17
Party: Democratic
Age: 62
City: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Education: Graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School, 1980. Earned bachelor’s degree in marketing, University of Idaho. Currently training for work as a counselor.
Political background: Ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Coeur d’Alene in 1993 and Coeur d’Alene City Council in 2011.
Work experience: Former traveling stand-up comedian. Worked in entertainment booking with Emmett Mitchell Productions. Worked in investigative work for law firms; real estate; and telephone sales. From May of 2005 to February of 2013, was employed full time as guardian and caregiver for his father. Currently working on a fill-in basis for North Idaho Commercial, an HVAC company.
Family: Single, no children.
Contact information
- Web: mitchell4idaho.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick P. Mitchell (D) | 509 | 78.19% |
| Turns To The East (D) | 142 | 21.81% |
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