Bill Goesling | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
In office December 1, 2018 –December 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Margie Gannon |
Succeeded by | Brandon Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | Cincinnati,Ohio,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jo Goesling |
Children | 6 |
Education | University of Montana (BA) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) University of Idaho (EdD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Bill Goesling is an American politician and retired United States Navy test pilot who served as a member of Idaho House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020.
Goesling was born in Cincinnati,Ohio. [1] In 1963,Goesling earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from the University of Montana. Goesling the earned a Master of Science degree in applied science and management degrees from Naval Postgraduate School. In 1993,Goesling earned a PhD in education from the University of Idaho.
Goesling served in the United States Navy as a production pilot and flight instructor. Goesling flew aircraft such as the North American RA-5C Vigilante,A-7,and F-15. In 1989,Goesling retired with a rank of Commander from the United States Navy. Goesling earned a Distinguished Flying Cross. [2]
Goesling became an instructor in ROTC program in Moscow,Idaho. [2]
In 2004,Goesling became a chairman and commissioner of Idaho Public Charter School Commission,serving until 2011. In 2011,Goesling served as a Republican member of the Idaho State Board of Education,until 2016. [3] [1]
On November 6,2018,Goesling won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 5,seat A,succeeding Paulette Jordan. Goesling defeated Margaret R. Gannon with 51.0% of the votes. [4] [1]
Goesling chose not to run for re-election in 2020.
Goesling is married to Jo Goesling. They have six children and three grandchildren. Goesling and his family live in Moscow,Idaho. [5]
Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
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2016 Primary [6] | Bill Goesling | 1,346 | 46.6% | Carl Berglund | 1,541 | 53.4% | |||
2018 Primary [7] | Bill Goesling | 2,454 | 60.3% | Hari Heath | 1,619 | 39.7% | |||
2018 General [8] | Bill Goesling | 9,888 | 51.0 % | Margaret Gannon | 8,589 | 38.7 % |
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