Christine Kaufmann

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Christine Kaufmann
Montana State Senate District 41
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Executive Director
Website	Senate website

Christine Kaufmann (b. December 25, 1951) is a Democratic member of the Montana Senate, representing District 41.

Education

Kaufmann earned her BA from Goshen College in 1974. She went on to receive her MA from the University of Montana in 1988.

Professional experience

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.

Political experience

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 2000 to 2006. She joined the Montana State Senate in 2007 and has served in that position since. She represents the 41st district.

Committee membership

• Natural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
• Taxation Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Kaufmann has a partner, Pat Kemp.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

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