Chas Vincent
| Chas Vincent | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Whip, Montana State Senate | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2010 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Vincent holds a BS in Political Science from the University of Montana and has attended the School of Forestry at Oregon State University. He is a logger.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vincent served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vincent served on these committees:
Issues
Business in Montana
Nearly 100 people representing businesses went to Helena to voice their concerns about job growth, business health, and other aspects involving the state and business.
“This is the first time we’ve tried this,” Senate President Jim Peterson said in his opening remarks to one group.
“Everyone in the Legislature realizes the importance of jobs in this state,” Peterson said.
During the meeting, Peterson encouraged audience members to testify on the challenges of doing business in Montana.
Vincent organized the event and said the listening session a success.
“A lot of people drove a long way just to talk for seven minutes,” he said.
Vincent also said there were lessons to be learned from the business representatives' testimonies.
“We need to have a business atmosphere conducive for producing certainty for venture capitalists,” Vincent said. “Those that take the risk for job creation need a business environment with enough certainty to take risks.”
He said the event early enough in the session that lawmakers would have time to have some “bills dropped into the hopper” to address issues mentioned.[2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Vincent won election to the Montana State Senate. He defeated Rhoda Cargill in the June 8 primary by a margin of 2,658-966. He did not have any opposition in the general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008 Chas Vincent won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 2, receiving 3,242 votes.
Vincent raised $9,155 for his campaign.[3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Chas Vincent (R)
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3,242 | |||
| Timothy Linehan (D) | 1,656 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Vincent was up for re-election, he collected $11,580 in donations.[4]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
Recent news
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Chas Vincent News Feed
- Sushi Aid in $1 Trillion Agriculture Bill Angers Watchdogs (3) - Businessweek
- Sushi aid in $1 trillion farm bill angers watchdogs - In-Forum
- Snowy Range Summer Theatre to Present Homegrown Tribute to Wyoming ... - University of Wyoming News
- The almanac - UPI.com
- New law will aid Libby schools - The Western News
- IREDD Leaves Out Several Lawmakers in Report - AllAfrica.com
- Ronan High School - The Missoulian
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External links
- Montana State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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