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.

Chris Trakel
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 11th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byPatti Anne Lodge
Personal details
BornBoise, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service2001–2016
RankStaff Sergeant
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan

Early life and education

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Trakel was born in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Meridian High School in 2000.[1][2]

Career

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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

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  1. ^ "Sen. Chris Trakel – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2022-12-11.
  2. ^ "Press Release: Chris Trakel Announces Run for State Senate, District 11". Idaho Dispatch. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
  3. ^ "Chris Trakel". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
  4. ^ "Chris Trakel". Republican Party of Idaho. Retrieved 2022-12-11.