Jesse O'Hara
| Jesse O'Hara | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Montana, Missoula, 1966 | |
| Master's | Montana State University, Billings, 1975 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | National Guard/United States Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 10 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/15/1943 | |
| Place of birth | Larimore, ND | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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O'Hara's earned his BA from the University of Montana - Missoula in 1966, MA from Montana State University - Billings in 1975, and is certified as a school superintendent.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
When asked by KRTV in Great Falls what the top issue for his district was, O'Hara responded, "If we get our economy rolling a little bit more...and I think we're in a better state than most because of our oil and gas and our natural resources. Coal has got some big potential, if we don't damage that. I think the economy and jobs is number one and I think most people would agree with that."[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, O'Hara served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Administration | ||||
| • State Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Hara served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications | ||||
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Administration, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Hara served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks | ||||
| • State Administration, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jesse O'Hara endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2012
O'Hara won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 18. O'Hara defeated Randy Pinocci in the June 5 primary election and defeated Colter McCarty (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
66.1% | 3,412 | |
| Democratic | Colter McCarty | 33.9% | 1,752 | |
| Total Votes | 5,164 | |||
| Montana House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
55.5% | 1,186 |
| Randy Pinocci | 44.5% | 950 |
| Total Votes | 2,136 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010 O'Hara won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008 Jesse O'Hara won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 18, receiving 3,516 votes.
O'Hara raised $17,105 for his campaign.[6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 18, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
67.1% | 3,516 | |
| Democratic | Laura McGee | 32.9% | 1,722 | |
| Total Votes | 5,238 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which O'Hara was up for re-election, he did not collect any money in donations. O'Hara ran unchallenged both the primary and general election.[7]
2008
In 2008, a year in which O'Hara was up for re-election, he collected $17,105 in donations. His general election opponent, Laura McGee, raised $2,889 in donations.[8]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jesse O'Hara's campaign in 2008 | |
| Holman, H L | $320 |
| Erck, Ruby | $320 |
| Taylor, Bemma | $320 |
| Lee, Linda A | $200 |
| Wahlert, Lynne | $195 |
| Total Raised in 2008 | $17,105 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which O'Hara won election to House District 18, he collected $17,017 in donations. His general election opponent, Geannine Rapp, raised $20,340 in donations. Owen Robinson raised $17,628 in donations, losing to O'Hara in the primary election.[9]
His largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jesse O'Hara's campaign in 2006 | |
| Palagi, Kenneth C | $260 |
| Himmelberg, William | $200 |
| Olson, Richard K | $200 |
| Kudrna, Jonathan | $150 |
| Morin, James | $150 |
| Total Raised in 2006 | $17,017 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which O'Hara ran for election to Senate District 25, he collected $3,629 in donations. His opponent, John Cobb, raised $10,640 in donations, defeating O'Hara in the primary election.[10]
His largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Montana State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jesse O'Hara's campaign in 2000 | |
| Ohara, Jesse | $1,919 |
| Montana Right To Life Association | $100 |
| Vidal, James | $100 |
| Mcmenamy, Joseph W | $100 |
| Tierney, Gregory S | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2000 | $3,629 |
1996
In 1996, a year in which O'Hara ran for election to Senate District 25, he collected $5,162 in donations. His opponent, Kenneth Mesaros, raised $14,699 in donations, defeating O'Hara in the primary election.[11]
His largest contributors in 1996 were:
| Montana Montana State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jesse O'Hara's campaign in 1996 | |
| Ohara, Jesse | $3,242 |
| Rebal, Nola & Gary | $200 |
| Ohara, David | $100 |
| Ohara, Gene L | $100 |
| Marra, Joseph G | $100 |
| Total Raised in 1996 | $5,162 |
1990
In 1990, a year in which O'Hara ran for election to Senate District 20, he collected $7,406 in donations. His opponent, Steve Doherty, raised $10,839 in donations, defeating O'Hara in the general election.[12]
His largest contributors in 1990 were:
| Montana Montana State Senate 1990 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jesse O'Hara's campaign in 1990 | |
| Montana Right to Work PAC | $500 |
| Montana Republican Party | $500 |
| Republican Legislative Campaign Committee of Montana | $400 |
| Cascade County Republican Central Committee | $381 |
| Montana Agricultural PAC | $300 |
| Total Raised in 1990 | $7,406 |
Personal
O'Hara and his wife, Julie, have two children.[1]
External links
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Jesse O'Hara
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2000, 1996, 1990
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. O'Hara
- ↑ KRTV, "Candidate Profiles: McCarty, O'Hara in HD 18," October 12, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Montana Leadership Team," March 6, 2012
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Filing List
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Jesse's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2000 campaign contributions
- ↑ 1996 campaign contributions
- ↑ 1990 campaign contributions
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