Chris Trakel | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the
Idaho Senate from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Patti Anne Lodge |
| 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
Trakel was born in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Meridian High School in 2000. [1] [2]
Career
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
- ^ "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
- 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)