Clint Stennett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 25 | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – October 14, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Denton Darrington |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Stennett |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 21 | |
| In office December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John Peavey |
| Succeeded by | Jack Noble |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 21 Seat A | |
| In office December 1, 1992 – December 1, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Al Lance |
| Succeeded by | Wendy Jaquet |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 22 Seat A | |
| In office December 1, 1990 – December 1, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Morrison |
| Succeeded by | Celia Gould |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1956 Winona, Minnesota |
| Died | October 14, 2010 (aged 54) Ketchum, Idaho |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michelle |
| Residence | Ketchum, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Idaho State University |
| Profession | Businessman |
W. Clinton "Clint" Stennett (October 1, 1956 – October 14, 2010) was a Democratic politician and a minority leader of the Idaho Senate. Stennett represented District 25, which includes Blaine, Gooding, Camas and Lincoln Counties. Stennett served in the Idaho Senate from 1994 to 2010, but was unable to fulfill his duties after the 2008 session due to poor health. He served as the minority leader from 1999 to 2009. He previously served in the Idaho House from 1990 through 1994.
Stennett was president of E-da-Ha Inc., which owns television stations in Sun Valley, Twin Falls and McCall.
As one of the state's most prominent Democrats, Stennett had been mentioned as a potential candidate for governor in 2006. However, he chose stand for reelection to the Idaho Senate instead. Stennett ran in the general election unopposed as no challenger filed to run against him. Stennett again ran for reelection unopposed in 2008.[1]