Press Release: Gov. Little Appoints Brandon Shippy to Fill District 9 Legislative Seat

By Press Release • July 19, 2024

The following press release was sent out by the Office of Idaho Governor Brad Little. Press releases do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.

Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brandon Shippy to the District 9 Senate seat vacated by Abby Lee.

Shippy, a Payette County native, owns and operates a small business in New Plymouth, Shippy Sprinkler LLC. Shippy is an active member of his community, a church deacon, and volunteers with Narrow Path Prison Ministries. Shippy and his wife, Rakel, are the parents of three children and serve as foster care providers. He is a local precinct committeeman and the Payette County Republican Central Committee Youth Chairperson. On May 21, 2024, Shippy won the Republican primary nomination for the Legislative District 9 Senate seat.

“I am honored to be appointed to the Idaho State Senate,” Shippy said. “During the primary, I extensively toured our district, listening to the concerns of my neighbors from Cambridge to Greenleaf. I look forward to representing our community in Boise.”

Shippy will complete the remainder of Abby Lee’s term, which ends Nov. 30, 2024.

Idaho Code 59-904A addresses how vacancies in the Idaho legislature are filled. Payette County Republicans submitted a list of names to Governor Little for appointment, consistent with Idaho law.