Caroline Nilsson Troy

Caroline Nilsson Troy
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 5Seat B
Assumed office
December 1, 2014
Preceded by Shirley Ringo
Personal details
Born 1962 (age 5354)
Lewiston, Idaho
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dave Troy
Residence Genesee, Idaho
Alma mater University of Idaho
Profession Professional Fundraiser
Religion Roman Catholicism
Website troyforidaho.com

Caroline Nilsson Troy (born in Lewiston, Idaho) is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2014 representing District 5 in seat B.

Early life, education and career

Nilsson Troy was raised in Lewiston, attending St. Stanislaus Catholic School. In 1971 Nilsson Troy’s family moved to Botswana while her father managed a research farm. The family returned to Idaho in 1977 to work on their farm and ranch operation in Latah, Clearwater, and Nez Perce Counties. She graduated from Orofino High School and from the University of Idaho in 1984 with a B.S. in Communications.

After graduating, she moved to Southwick and worked in farming and ranching. In 1992, Nilsson Troy began her career as a professional fundraiser, starting at Tri-State Hospital Foundation in Clarkston, Washington, and later for the University of Idaho and Washington State University. Nilsson Troy is currently the President of Nilsson Advisory Group, which helps non-profits secure private support. She is married to Dave Troy, owner of Troy Insurance in Lewiston. They reside in Genesee and have four daughters.

Idaho House of Representatives

When long-time Democratic legislator Shirley Ringo decided to run for Congress in 2014, Nilsson Troy became a candidate for her seat, running unopposed in the Republican Primary. In the general election she defeated Democrat Gary Osborn, of Troy and Independent, David Suswal, of Deary, winning by more than 600 votes in one of Idaho's most competitive legislative districts.

Committee assignments

Election history

District 5 - Latah and Benewah Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2014 Primary[1] Caroline Nilsson Troy 1,818 100%
2014 General[2] Caroline Nilsson Troy 7,051 49.8 % Gary Osborn 6,445 45.5 % David Suswal 676 4.8 %

References

  1. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  2. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
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