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Jerry Black
| Jerry Black | |
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| Montana State Senate District 14 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2003 (District 44), 2007 (District 14) | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Black received his diploma from Shelby High School in 1953. He then attended Montana State University, Bozeman.
Black has worked as owner/operator of Roustabout Oil Magazine, Idaho Triangle Travel Agency, and a fast food restaurant. He has been owner/manager of KSEN-KZIN Radio from 1955 to 2002.
Black joined the Montana State Senate in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 14th district.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Committees, Montana Senate
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Montana Senate
- State Administration Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
On November 7, 2006, Black won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Trudy Laas Skari (D).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 14 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jerry Black (R)
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5,707 | |||
| Trudy Laas Skari (D) | 2,403 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Black collected $6,345 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chouteau County Republican Central Committee | $650 |
| Toole County Republican Central Committee | $400 |
| Montana Rural Electric Operative Association | $130 |
| Montana Chiropractic Association | $130 |
| Pfizer | $130 |
Personal
Black and his wife, Billiette, have six children.
External links
- Jerry Black personal website
- Jerry Black's official 2010 campaign website for Public Service Commission
- Jerry Black's official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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Succeeded by Llew Jones |
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