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Janna Taylor
| Janna Taylor | ||
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| Montana State Senate, District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| State House Speaker Pro Tempore | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16 year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/09/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, MN | |
| Profession | Homemaker | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Taylor is a former member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2005 to 2013. Taylor served as the Speaker Pro Tempore in the 2011-2012 session.[1]
Taylor is a homemaker and rancher. She holds a MA from the University of Minnesota. [2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | ||||
| • Local Government, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Taylor served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Taylor served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Taxation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Taylor's website highlights the following campaign themes:[3]
- "Obama Care- Under the current PPACA Act, President Obama mandated that all US citizens be required to purchase Health Care, or risk monetary penalties. Janna will oppose this in every way possible."
- "Streamlining Governmental Regulations"
- "Tax Deductions for those that pay their own healthcare."
- "Lower Business Equipment Costs"
- "Higher Tort Standards"
- "Streamline the Permit process."
- "Rework the Education Funding Formula"
- "Support the Keystone XL pipeline"
- "2nd Amendment Rights"
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Taylor won election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 6. Taylor defeated Michael Larson and incumbent Carmine Mowbray in the June 5 primary election and defeated Nancy Lindsey (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Janna Taylor |
57% | 5,579 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Lindsey | 43% | 4,201 | |
| Total Votes | 9,780 | |||
| Montana State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Janna Taylor |
45.5% | 1,792 |
| Carmine Mowbray Incumbent | 41.4% | 1,630 |
| Michael Larson | 13.1% | 517 |
| Total Votes | 3,939 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010 Taylor won election to the Montana House of Representatives. She defeated J. Garth Cox and Josh King in the June 8 primary. Cheryl Wolf ran for the seat on the Green Party ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janna Taylor (R)
|
3,160 | |||
| Cheryl Wolf (G) | 1,052 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Janna Taylor won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 10, receiving 3,410 votes.
Taylor raised $9,442 for her campaign.[6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janna Taylor (R)
|
3,410 | |||
| Pat Estenson (D) | 2,203 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Taylor was up for re-election, she collected $8,694 in donations.[7]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janna Taylor's campaign in 2010 | |
| Taylor, Janna | $1,388 |
| Lake County Republican Central Cmte | $400 |
| Flathead County Republican Women | $320 |
| Askew, W Turner | $300 |
| Thompson, Raymond | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,694 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Taylor was up for re-election, she collected $9,442 in donations.[8]
Her largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janna Taylor's campaign in 2008 | |
| Taylor, Janna | $2,091 |
| PPL Corp | $160 |
| Baker, Mark A | $160 |
| Flathead County Republican Central Cmte | $160 |
| Montana Contractors Association | $160 |
| Total Raised in 2008 | $9,442 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Taylor was up for re-election, she collected $8,588 in donations.[9]
Her largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janna Taylor's campaign in 2006 | |
| Taylor, Janna | $2,407 |
| Flathead County Republican Womens Club | $200 |
| Flathead County Republican Central Cmte | $150 |
| Montana Chiropractic Association | $130 |
| Montana Wood Products Association | $130 |
| Total Raised in 2006 | $8,588 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Taylor ran for election, she collected $11,933 in donations.[10]
Her largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janna Taylor's campaign in 2004 | |
| Taylor, Janna | $5,558 |
| Flathead County Republican Womens Club | $500 |
| Lake County Republican Central Cmte | $150 |
| Ekblat, Robert O | $130 |
| Montana Petroleum Marketers Association | $130 |
| Total Raised in 2004 | $11,933 |
Personal
Taylor and her husband, Michael, have two children.
Recent news
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- Community calendar ? May 23 - Polson Lake County Leader
- Highlights from Helena ? Sen. Janna Taylor - Polson Lake County Leader
- Blasdel reflects on legislative session - Flathead Publishing Group
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Janna Taylor
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ "Peterson, Milburn get top spots for 2011 legislative session," Montana Watchdog, November 17, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Taylor
- ↑ jannataylor.com - Plans
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Filing List
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Janna's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2004 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Carmine Mowbray (R) |
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