Shawn Keough
Party: Republican
Age: 45
Personal: Married, with two children
Education: Attended Lewis and Clark State College, as well as North Idaho College.
Professional: Executive director of Associated Logging Contractors.
Political: Seeking fifth term in senate. Served on joint finance and appropriations committees. Vice-chair of transportation committee.
Key issues: Education funding, transportation projects and job devlopments are Keough's top issues. She wants to continue supporting adequate funding for schools, work to update and modernize North Idaho's highways and reduce barriers to job creation.
Key influence: Tie: Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
First priority if elected: "Utilizing the seniority I have to continue to place North Idaho issues on top of the priority list."