Idaho Senator and former Minority Leader Clint Stennett died in October following a long battle with brain cancer.

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Idaho Senator and former Minority Leader Clint Stennett died in October following a long battle with brain cancer. Stennett began his legislative career when he was elected to the House in 1990. After serving two terms, he was elected to the Senate for eight terms where he was Democratic leader and developed a reputation as an outstanding lawmaker. He became ill in 2008, and his treatments prevented him from attending session in 2009 and this year. His wife, Michelle, sat in for him and following his death was officially appointed to fill out...