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John Bohlinger
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| John Bohlinger, Jr. | ||
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| Lieutenant Governor of Montana | ||
| Retired officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| January 23, 2005 - January 7, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $86,362 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State Senate | ||
| 1998 – 2004 | ||
| Montana House of Representatives | ||
| 1992 – 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Billings Senior High School | |
| Bachelor's | University of Montana (1959) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 1954 – 1961 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 21, 1936 | |
| Place of birth | Bozeman, Montana | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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John Bohlinger, Jr. (born April 21, 1936) was the Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 2005-2013. Bohlinger ran successfully as a Republican, on a ticket headed by Democrat Brian Schweitzer in 2004 and 2008.[1] He was succeeded by Democrat John E. Walsh on January 7, 2013.[2]
Biography
John Bohlinger was born in Bozeman, Montana on April 21, 1936, to parents John and Aileen Bohlinger, and in 1941, the family moved to Billings, Montana where his parents operated a women's apparel store called Aileen's.
While enrolled at Billings Senior High School, Bohlinger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He went on to the University of Montana where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in business. The Marine Corps called him to service after his sophomore year and he completed his university career after completing his service with the Marine Corps. Bohlinger spent the next 33 years as a small businessman working in the family clothing business. He was the widower of the late Bette Cobetto, who died of cancer on January 9, 2006 and was married to Karen Seiler in Helena January 12, 2008.
Education
- BA, Business, University of Montana, 1959
Political career
Lieutenant Governor (2005-2013)
On the 2004 gubernatorial ticket, Bohlinger, a Republican, joined with Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat. There was no precedent in Montana where the candidates on a gubernatorial ticket belonged to different parties and the pairing was controversial. The ticket prevailed and Bohlinger was inaugurated as Lieutenant Governor of Montana on January 3, 2005.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Schweitzer/Bohlinger ticket won re-election in the November 4, 2008 election.
Workers' compensation bill
Lt. Gov. Bohlinger chairs the Labor-Management Advisory Council (LMAC) and told members in December 2010 that Republican House leaders have said the bill does not go far enough and want to craft their own bill.
“It’s unfortunate that people with limited background have made that declaration,” Bohlinger, a Republican who serves with a Democratic governor, said.
At the time Bohlinger made these comments, the panel was working on the finishing touches on reforms to the workers’ compensation system that officials hope will save the state $131 million in rates.[3]
Montana legislature (1992-2004)
Bohlinger served three terms in the Montana House of Representatives and was then twice elected to the Montana State Senate. He resigned his Senate seat when he assumed the office of Lieutenant Governor.
Elections
2012
Bohinger did not run for re-election in 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bohlinger easily won re-election as Lieutenant Governor on a ticket with Brian Schweitzer.[4]
| Governor/Lt. Governor of Montana, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brian Schweitzer/John Bohlinger Incumbent |
65.5% | 318,670 | |
| Republican | Roy Brown/Steve Daines | 32.5% | 158,268 | |
| Libertarian | Stan Jones/Michael Baker | 2% | 9,796 | |
| Total Votes | 486,734 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Bohlinger won election as Lieutenant Governor on a ticket with Brian Schweitzer.[5]
| Governor/Lt. Governor of Montana, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Brian Schweitzer/John Bohlinger |
50.4% | 225,016 | |
| Republican | Bob Brown/Dave Lewis | 46% | 205,313 | |
| Green | Bob Kelleher/Colleen Little Thunder | 1.9% | 8,393 | |
| Libertarian | Stanley Jones/Mike Kaszula | 1.7% | 7,424 | |
| Total Votes | 446,146 | |||
Campaign donors
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Brian Schweiter/John Bohlinger's donors each year.[6] Click [show] for more information.
| Brian Schweiter/John Bohlinger's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Governor/Lt Governor of Montana | 2004 Governor/Lt Governor of Montana | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $1,801,200 | $1,408,540 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $749,196 (Rep.) $4,029 (Lib.) | $1,138,833 (Rep.) $4,360 (Green) $612 (Lib.) | |||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Montana Democratic Party | $20,172 | Michael G. Eiselein | $1,700 | |||||||||||||||
| Beverly Rogers | $2,000 | Curtis D. Starr | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| James E. Rogers | $2,000 | Thomas Heisler | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Filmlites | $1,868 | Diana Goldberg | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gene R. Jarussi | $1,760 | Harp Cote | $1,450 | ||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $1,708,920 | $1,383,548 | |||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $1,868 | $800 | |||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $960,463 | $1,190,762 | |||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $792,745 | $215,765 | |||||||||||||||||
See also
External links
- Bohlinger Biography
- Schweitzer Bohlinger Official campaign site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Montana Governor's Office, "Biography: Lt. Governor John Bohlinger," accessed September 15, 2012
- ↑ The Billings-Gazette, "Bullock sworn in as 24th governor of Montana," January 7, 2013
- ↑ "Workers’ comp bill changes course in hopes of beating opposition," Montana Watchdog, December 15, 2010
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2008 Statewide General Election Results," accessed December 10, 2011
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2004 Statewide General Election Results," accessed December 17, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana Lieutenant Governor January 2005 – January 2013 |
Succeeded by John E. Walsh (D) |
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