Gregory Chaney

Gregory Dallas Chaney (born July 21, 1981) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 10B district. He assumed office in 2014.[1][2]

Greg Chaney
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 10B district
Assumed office
December 1, 2014
Personal details
BornHermiston, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sarah
Children6
Residence(s)Caldwell, Idaho, U.S.
EducationBoise State University (BA)
Concordia University School of Law (JD)
Websitechaneyforidaho.com

Early life and education

Chaney 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.[3]

Career

Chaney worked with Nampa Police Department from April 2007 to July 2007. Chaney also served in the Marines. Chaney's mother claimed, in a letter written to the judge that Greg was fired from the Nampa Police Department and the Marine Corps Reserves, but in 2014 these claims were fact-checked by the Idaho Press Tribune and found to be false. Chaney had not been in communication with his mother for two years prior to this and had no factual knowledge of her claims. Currently, Chaney is an attorney and owns his own law firm in Caldwell. [4]

Chaney chairs the House Judiciary Committee of the Idaho Legislature.[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

In 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 is running in the open Senate seat (due to redistricting) in Caldwell District 11.[11]

Personal life

In 2009, Chaney was convicted of malicious injury to property after a dispute that ensued with his then girlfriend.[12][13] He divorced the woman involved in the 2009 incident, and has since entered into his marriage with Sarah. Chaney was raised in the church and credits God with the positive changes in his life. [14]

In 2021 Chaney's unvaccinated 74-year-old mother died from a COVID-19 infection after spending three days in ICU, and he believes that his mother was misled by misinformation about the COVID 19 vaccines.[15]

References
  1. "Rep. Greg Chaney". Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  2. Idaho State Legislature https://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membership/. Retrieved August 27, 2020. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Chaney for Idaho-About Greg Chaney Greg Chaney, Idaho House of Representatives". Chaney for Idaho. September 30, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  4. https://www.idahopress.com/members/chaney-won-t-play-defense-against-democrats/article_c5493750-51c8-11e4-8d24-57ce078a2e0e.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. Betsy, Posted by. "Chaney testimony: 'Would have a chilling effect on people coming forward'". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  6. aduggan@idahopress.com, By ALEXANDRA DUGGAN. "Republicans see divide due to Idaho Freedom Foundation politics". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  7. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  8. "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  9. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  10. "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  11. chaneyforidaho (2021-11-18). "CHANEY TO RUN FOR SENATE IN 2022". Chaney for Idaho. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  12. FUNK, KELCIE MOSELEY and JOHN. "Candidate for Bolz seat has faced charges". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  13. Officer C. Yates (January 31, 2009). "Nampa Police Report, Officer Report for Incident N09-03612, Domestic Violence" (PDF). dbtfmuq94fm8x.cloudfront.ne.
  14. kmoseley@idahopress.com. "Chaney 'won't play defense' against Democrats". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  15. "One week after getting COVID-19, this Idaho lawmaker's mom died from the virus". ktvb.com. September 30, 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
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