Gary Branae
| Gary Branae | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 27 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana House of Representatives | ||
| 2001 - 2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Montana State University-Bozeman, 1966 | |
| Master's | Montana State University-Billings, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 20, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Big Timber, MT | |
| Profession | Retired teacher | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Gary Branae (b. March 20, 1944) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 27 from 2009 to 2013.
Branae earned his BS from Montana State University, Bozeman, in 1966. He then received his MS Montana State University, Billings, in 1980.
Branae was an Educator for Red Lodge Public School from 1966 to 1969. He then worked as a Teacher for Puyallup Public School from 1969 to 1972. He was also a Teacher/Counselor for Billings Public Schools from 1972 to 1999. From 1999 to 2000 he was a Counselor for Rocky Mountain College. He was a Youth Director for American Lutheran Church from 2001 to 2006.
Branae served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Branae served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Branae served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Committee, Montana Senate
- Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Branae ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 27. Branae ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was defeated by Elsie Arntzen (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Montana State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Elsie Arntzen |
51.4% | 3,414 | |
| Democratic | Gary Branae Incumbent | 48.6% | 3,225 | |
| Total Votes | 6,639 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Branae won election to the 27th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Jack Sands (R).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gary Branae (D)
|
3,806 | |||
| Jack Sands (R) | 3,405 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Branae collected $23,373 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee | $800 |
| Gary Branae | $467 |
| Northwestern Energy | $160 |
| Daniel Renberg | $160 |
| Weston Milliken | $160 |
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Personal
Branae and his wife, Linda, have two children.
External links
- Gary Branae's official Montana State Senate website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana State Senate District 27 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Elsie Arntzen (R) |
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