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Gerald Bennett
| Gerald Bennett | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 10, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Kalispell, Montana | |
| Profession | Small business owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bennett is a small business owner.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bennett served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Administration, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bennett served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
Bennett won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 1. Bennett ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2010
On November 2, 2010 Bennett won election to the Montana House of Representatives, defeating Eileen Carney. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gerald Bennett (R)
|
2,210 | |||
| Eileen Carney (D) | 888 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Gerald Bennett won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 1, receiving 2,416 votes.
Bennett raised $18,003 for his campaign.[6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Bennett (R)
|
2,416 | |||
| Eileen Carney (D) | 1,496 | |||
| Freeman Johnson (C) | 138 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Bennett is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Bennett raised a total of $27,648 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[7]
| Gerald Bennett's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Montana State House, District 1 |  |
$3,050 | |
| 2010 | Montana State House, District 1 | |
$6,595 | |
| 2008 | Montana State House, District 1 | |
$18,003 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $27,648 | |||
2012
Bennett won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Bennett raised a total of $3,050.
| Montana House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Bennett's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Stillwater County Republican Central Cmte | $800 | |||
| Northwestern Energy | $160 | |||
| Cablevision Systems Montana | $160 | |||
| Wilks, Farris | $160 | |||
| Wilks, Dan | $160 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $3,050 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Bennett won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Bennett raised a total of $6,595.
| Montana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Bennett's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Lincoln County Republican Central Cmte | $510 | |||
| Flathead County Republican Central Cmte | $290 | |||
| Dobbs, Delia | $160 | |||
| Tisher, Connie | $160 | |||
| Montana Contractors Association | $160 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,595 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Bennett won election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Bennett raised a total of $18,003.
| Montana House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Bennett's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Bennett, Gerald | $2,421 | |||
| Lincoln County Republican Central Cmte | $800 | |||
| Thompson, Ray | $320 | |||
| Thompson, Ladeine A | $320 | |||
| Montana Citizens for Right to Work | $160 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $18,003 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Bennett lives in Libby with his wife, Malia. [3]
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External links
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Gerald Bennett
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bennett
- ↑ "Peterson, Milburn get top spots for 2011 legislative session," Montana Watchdog, November 17, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 C-SPAN, "Rep. Gerald Bennett (R-MT 1st District)," retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Filing List
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Gerald's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Bennett, Gerald (Jerry)," Accessed March 22, 2013
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