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Diane Sands
| Diane Sands | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 95 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Montana | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/23/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Ignatius, MT | |
| Profession | Political Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sands' professional experience includes working as a political consultant.
Sands earned her B.A. from the University of Montana.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sands served on these committees:
- Judiciary, Vice Chair
- Legislative Administration
- Transportation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sands served on these committees:
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Sands won election to the Montana House of Representatives. She did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and no one has filed to run against her in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008 Diane Sands won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 95, receiving 3,144 votes.
Sands raised $5,240 for her campaign.[1]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 95 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Diane Sands (D)
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3,144 | |||
| Kevin Blackler (R) | 1,710 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Sands was up for re-election, she collected $5,055 in donations.[2]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
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External links
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Diane Sands
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 1996
References
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Succeeded by Tom Steenberg (D) |
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