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Dave Lewis
| Dave Lewis | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2005 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Idaho, 1964 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 10, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Rapid City, SD | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lewis earned his BS in Finance from the University of Idaho in 1964.
Lewis was State Director of Human Services from 1984 to 1987. He then worked as Executive Director on the Board of Investments for the State of Montana until 1992. He was State Budget Director for the State of Montana from 1992 to 2000.
Lewis served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 42nd district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lewis served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees | ||||
| • Education and Cultural Resources | ||||
| • Finance and Claims | ||||
| • Long-Range Planning, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lewis served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees | ||||
| • Finance and Claims, Chair | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare, and Safety | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lewis served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Telecommunications | ||||
| • Finance and Claims | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare, and Safety | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Lewis won election to the Montana State Senate. He ran unopposed in the general election.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Lewis won re-election to the 42nd District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Kenneth DeBoer (D).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 42 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dave Lewis (R)
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5,732 | |||
| Kenneth DeBoer (D) | 2,617 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Lewis was up for re-election, he collected $20,720 in donations.[2]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
2006
In 2006, Lewis collected $19,975 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County Republican Central Committee | $1,050 |
| John Delano | $150 |
| Cary Hegreberg | $130 |
| Plum Creek Timber Co | $130 |
| John McKittrick | $130 |
Recent news
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Dave Lewis News Feed
- State Senator Dave Lewis reflects on his time at the MT Capitol - KXLH Helena News
- Helena Sen. Lewis retiring after 40 years in state government - Ravalli Republic
- State Senator Dave Lewis looks back - mtprnews.wordpress
- School choice advocates come up empty in 2013 Legislature but vow to keep ... - The Missoulian
- Local Business Briefs - Helena Independent Record
- Heritage center benefits entire state - Montana Standard
- Guest opinion: Expanded heritage center would serve all Montanans - Billings Gazette
- Bullock vetoes a number of bills - Helena Independent Record
- Dalai Lama to address Tulane's commencement; 2971 students will receive ... - NOLA.com
- 'I Do' Film Trailer Shows Effects Of DOMA, Lack Of Gay Rights (VIDEO) - Huffington Post
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Personal
Lewis is married and has three children.
External links
- Dave Lewis official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000
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