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Joe Read
| Joe Read | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 15 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Joe Read is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 15 from 2011 to 2013.
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
In the event of re-election, Read said he would pursue his bill which would establish a state-owned bank, as well as the protection of funds used during wildfires, and the expansion of responsible natural resource development.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Read served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Read ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 15. Read ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was defeated by Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frosty Calf Boss Ribs |
57.7% | 1,969 | |
| Republican | Joe Read Incumbent | 42.3% | 1,446 | |
| Total Votes | 3,415 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Read won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Read did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. He faced incumbent Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Read (R)
|
1,180 | |||
| Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) | 1,108 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Read ran for election, he collected $950 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Read's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lake County Republican Central Cmte | $400 |
| Glacier County Republican Central Cmte | $250 |
| Miksell, Lawarence | $100 |
| Preston, Jay | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $950 |
External links
- House Site
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 15 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) |
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State of Montana Helena (capital) |
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