Kenneth Hansen

Kenneth Hansen
Montana State Senate District 17
Former member
Term in office began 2003 (District 46), 2007 (District 17)
Term in office ended 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator

Kenneth Hansen (b. October 15, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 17 from 2007 to 2011. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.

Hansen attended Montana State University-Northern in 1972. He then attended Montana State University in 1974.

Hansen was the owner of Hansen Farms from 1975 to 2002.

Hansen joined the Montana State Senate in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 17th district.

Committee assignments

• Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Committee, Montana Senate
• Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Montana Senate

Elections

On November 7, 2006, Hansen won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Richard Cronk (R).

Montana State Senate, District 17 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
Kenneth Hansen (D)		3,886
Richard Cronk (R)		2,422

Campaign donors

In 2006, Hansen collected $14,833 in donations.

His five largest contributors in 2006 were:

Donor	Amount
Montana Democratic Party	$510
Ken Hansen	$500
Hill County Democratic Central Committee	$400
Montana State AFL-CIO	$130
Doug Neil	$130

Personal

Hansen and his wife, Renee, have five children.

External links

Suggest a link

• Kenneth Hansen's official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002

References

Political offices
Preceded by '	Montana Senate District 17 2003–2011	Succeeded by Rowlie Hutton