Chris Trakel

Chris Trakel
Idaho State Senator
In office December 1, 2022 – November 30, 2024
Preceded by	Patti Anne Lodge (redistricting)
Succeeded by	Camille Blaylock
Constituency	11th District
Personal details
Born	Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	3
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	2001–2016
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Battles/wars	Iraq War War in Afghanistan

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.

Early life and education

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

Career

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

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.