Keith G. Allred
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Keith G. Allred, Ph.D. is the 2010 Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho.
Born in Redondo Beach, California, Allred grew up near Twin Falls
, Idaho
. He graduated from Twin Falls High School
in 1983.
After earning a Ph.D. in conflict resolution from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1995, Allred served on the faculties of Columbia University
and Harvard University
, the latter as a professor in the John F. Kennedy School of Government
.
Allred returned to Idaho in 2003 and founded The Common Interest the following year, a non-profit organization dedicated to formulating nonpartisan solutions in Idaho public policy.
In May 2010 Allred decisively won the Democratic nomination for Governor of Idaho with 81.7 percent of the vote. He will face Republican incumbent Butch Otter and Independent candidate Jana Kemp in the November 2010 general election.
Born in Redondo Beach, California, Allred grew up near Twin Falls
Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The population was 44,125 at the 2010 censusTwin Falls is the largest city of Idaho's Magic Valley region...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. He graduated from Twin Falls High School
Twin Falls High School
Twin Falls High School is a high school in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. It is one of two regular high schools operated by the Twin Falls School District.-School history:...
in 1983.
After earning a Ph.D. in conflict resolution from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1995, Allred served on the faculties of Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
and Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, the latter as a professor in the John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
.
Allred returned to Idaho in 2003 and founded The Common Interest the following year, a non-profit organization dedicated to formulating nonpartisan solutions in Idaho public policy.
In May 2010 Allred decisively won the Democratic nomination for Governor of Idaho with 81.7 percent of the vote. He will face Republican incumbent Butch Otter and Independent candidate Jana Kemp in the November 2010 general election.
External links
- Keith Allred for Governor official campaign site