Meet Phil McGrane
Source-published biographyA fourth-generation Idahoan born in Pocatello and raised in Boise, Phil's character was forged early through Boy Scouts, Junior ROTC, and family. Today, those foundational Idaho values of self-sufficiency, fiscal responsibility, and respect for hard work shape both his leadership style and the traditions he passes down to his own children.
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A fourth-generation Idahoan born in Pocatello and raised in Boise, Phil's character was forged early through Boy Scouts, Junior ROTC, and family. Today, those foundational Idaho values of self-sufficiency, fiscal responsibility, and respect for hard work shape both his leadership style and the traditions he passes down to his own children.
from the Ground Up
Source-published biographyAfter earning a philosophy degree from the University of Washington, Phil found his calling in 2005 as an Ada County Election Specialist, training poll workers back when Idaho still used punch cards. His passion for the process led him to earn a law degree, eventually serving as a Law Clerk for the United States Election Assistance Commission and mastering election administration from the local precincts all the way to the national level.
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After earning a philosophy degree from the University of Washington, Phil found his calling in 2005 as an Ada County Election Specialist, training poll workers back when Idaho still used punch cards. His passion for the process led him to earn a law degree, eventually serving as a Law Clerk for the United States Election Assistance Commission and mastering election administration from the local precincts all the way to the national level.
Record of Service
Source-published biographyNow serving as Idaho’s Republican Secretary of State, Phil leverages that decades-long, ground-up expertise to protect and improve the state's election systems. By balancing security with accessibility, he ensures that Idaho remains a national leader in trusted, accurate, and transparent elections while continuing to serve voters in every corner of the state.
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Now serving as Idaho’s Republican Secretary of State, Phil leverages that decades-long, ground-up expertise to protect and improve the state's election systems. By balancing security with accessibility, he ensures that Idaho remains a national leader in trusted, accurate, and transparent elections while continuing to serve voters in every corner of the state.
Idaho Secretary of State
Source-published biographyPhil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.
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Phil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.
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Source-published biographyPhil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.Read Secretary McGrane’s full bio.
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Phil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.Read Secretary McGrane’s full bio.
Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State
Source-published biographyPhil McGrane is a 4th-generation Idahoan who loves this state. His happy, honest approach to public service earned him the opportunity to serve as Idaho’s 28th Secretary of State.
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Phil McGrane is a 4th-generation Idahoan who loves this state. His happy, honest approach to public service earned him the opportunity to serve as Idaho’s 28th Secretary of State.
Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State
Source-published biographyPhil was born and raised in Pocatello until he was five, when the wind blew him and his family to the Boise area, where they still call home today. Growing up, he gained an appreciation for service through his church, the Boy Scouts, and, oddly enough, JROTC. After high school, Phil spent a year in AmeriCorps eating BBQ and helping lead volunteers in the building of over 40 homes for Habitat for Humanity in Anniston, Alabama. Around that time, he spent three summers juggling and leading campfire skits as a counselor at Happiness Is Camping, a camp for children with cancer in New Jersey.
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Phil was born and raised in Pocatello until he was five, when the wind blew him and his family to the Boise area, where they still call home today. Growing up, he gained an appreciation for service through his church, the Boy Scouts, and, oddly enough, JROTC. After high school, Phil spent a year in AmeriCorps eating BBQ and helping lead volunteers in the building of over 40 homes for Habitat for Humanity in Anniston, Alabama. Around that time, he spent three summers juggling and leading campfire skits as a counselor at Happiness Is Camping, a camp for children with cancer in New Jersey.
Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State
Source-published biographyNot knowing exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up, Phil earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Washington. After graduation, he landed a job as an Election Specialist in Ada County, where he trained poll workers and counted chads back when Idaho still voted on punch cards. Little did anyone know where this would take him.
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Not knowing exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up, Phil earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Washington. After graduation, he landed a job as an Election Specialist in Ada County, where he trained poll workers and counted chads back when Idaho still voted on punch cards. Little did anyone know where this would take him.
