Edgar J. Malepeai | |
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Member of the Idaho Senate from the 30th district |
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Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2002 |
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Preceded by | (reapportionment, previously an Idaho Falls-based seat last held by Mel Richardson) |
Personal details | |
Born | August 7, 1950 American Samoa |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Brenda (Deceased in April 2009)* |
Residence | Pocatello, Idaho |
Alma mater | Idaho State University |
Occupation | educator |
Edgar J. Malepeai (born August 7, 1950) is a Democratic politician from Pocatello, Idaho. He is the incumbent Idaho State Senator from the Bannock County-based District 30.
Malepeai was born in American Samoa and graduated high school in South San Francisco, California. He moved to Pocatello in the 1970s to attend Idaho State University, where he played football and rugby. After graduation Malepeai worked as a government teacher at Highland High School.[1] Malepeai also works as a football official in Big Sky Conference games.[2]
Malepeai previously served on the Pocatello City Council and as chair of the Bannock County Democratic Party. He was first elected to the Idaho Senate in 2002 with 64.6 percent of the vote.[3] He ran unopposed for reelection in 2004, 2006 and 2008.[4][5][6] Malepeai also has previous service representing Idaho on the Democratic National Committee.[7]
On December 4, 2009, Malepeai was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence.
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