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Christine Kaufmann
| Christine Kaufmann | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | 2007 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Goshen College, 1974 | |
| Master's | University of Montana, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 25, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Princeton, IL | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Kaufmann earned her BA from Goshen College in 1974. She went on to receive her MA from the University of Montana in 1988.
Kaufmann worked in Student Service for Goshen College from 1980 to 1985. She went on to work as Organizer/Lobbyist for the Montana Environmental Information Center from 1988 to 1990. She then worked as Environmental Specialist for the State of Montana from 1990 to 1992. She has been Executive Director for the Montana Human Rights Network since 1992.
Kaufmann was Vice Chair of the Lewis and Clark County Democratic Central Committee in 1998. She was also Vice Chair of the Democratic Control Committee from 1999 to 2000. She served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kaufmann served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Energy and Telecommunications | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kaufmann served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kaufmann served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Kaufmann won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 47. Kaufmann ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Mark Perea (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Montana State Senate, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Christine Kaufmann Incumbent |
61.3% | 5,699 | |
| Republican | Mark Perea | 38.7% | 3,598 | |
| Total Votes | 9,297 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kaufmann won re-election to the 41st District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Bob Leach (R).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 41 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christime Kaufmann (D)
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5,987 | |||
| Bob Leach (R) | 3,246 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Kaufmann collected $51,460 in donations.[4]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Barbara Moy | $420 |
| Lewis And Clark Democratic Action Club | $350 |
| Gary Booher | $300 |
| Ruth Anne Sexton | $260 |
| Carolyn Walker | $235 |
Recent news
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Christine Kaufmann News Feed
- New law bolsters cost-saving 'medical homes' in Montana - Sidney Herald Leader
- A look back at the 63rd Legislative Session, pt.1 - Beartooth NBC
- Governor signs cancer treatment bill into law in Bozeman - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Bullock signs bill to repeal decriminalizing gay sex - Independent Record - Helena Independent Record
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Personal
Kaufmann has a partner, Pat Kemp.
External links
- Christine Kaufmann's official campaign website
- Christine Kaufmann's official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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