Kris Hansen
| Kris Hansen | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Hansen lists several issues on her website:[1]
Government Spending
I believe in realistic expectations, elimination of inefficiencies, and conservative budgeting. We are spending too much, and not utilizing our churches, charities, and community organizations effectively to provide services they are in unique positions to provide.
Taxes
It is right for each citizen to contribute to an efficient government that focuses its resources on its constitutional duties. Excessive government should not be imposed upon its citizens’ wallets or bank accounts.
Abortion
I am pro life.
Education
Public education spending needs to be directed to reach children in the classroom and to maintain and upgrade facilities. Rural schools provide a sense of small community pride and offer a small school choice to parents whose children do better in that setting. Private education and home schools need to be encouraged and allowed to thrive. Montana’s public education system is one of the best in the country and will be made better when parents have options to consider for their children’s best interests.
Gun Control
Nope.
Energy & Natural Resources
Natural resources can and must be used wisely and protected wisely. Use and protection do not exclude each other. Responsible companies should be invited to explore and do business in Montana without prohibitive policies stifling incentives to do so. We are to be good stewards of God’s creation. All efforts must be made to prevent environmental damage by all users, but if an accident or other damage occurs, the one responsible must be required to clean up his mess. We must also look to the future. What we have won’t last forever. We must consider alternative sources, including nuclear, hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, and whatever else hasn’t yet been dreamed up.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hansen served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Hansen won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 33. Hansen ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Brenda Skornogoski (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kris Hansen Incumbent |
54.3% | 1,979 | |
| Democratic | Brenda Skornogoski | 45.7% | 1,667 | |
| Total Votes | 3,646 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Hansen won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Hansen did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. She faced Jack Trethewey (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 33 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kris Hansen (R)
|
1,926 | |||
| Jack Trethewey (D) | 1,066 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hansen was up for re-election, she collected $18,258 in donations.[4]
Her largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kris Hansen's campaign in 2008 | |
| Hill County Republican Central Cmte | $540 |
| Montana Contractors Association | $320 |
| Reynolds, Curtis | $160 |
| Barrows, Brian | $160 |
| Patrick, Carolyn | $160 |
| Total Raised in 2008 | $18,258 |
External links
- Campaign website
- House Site
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bob Bergren (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 33 2011–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
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