Larry Jent
| Larry Jent | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $105.31/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Military Academy West Point, 1973 | |
| J.D. | University of Colorado, 1983 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Montana Army National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 20, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Nashville, TN | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Methodist; Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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He was considering a run for Governor of Montana in the 2012 election, but withdrew from the race on March 8, 2012.[1]
Jent earned his BS from United States Military Academy in 1973. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Colorado in 1983.
Jent has served in the Montana Army National Guard. He was a Fishing Guide for Bad Lillys Trout Shop/Ray's Tackle Shop from 1980 to 1983. He was then a Sole Practioner, for Larry Jent, Attorney at Law from 1983 to 1987. He has been Partner for Williams and Jent, Limited Liability Partnership since 1987.
Jent served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 32nd district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jent served on the following committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fish and Game | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jent served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fish and Game | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Administration | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jent served on these committees:
| Montana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fish and Game | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Administration | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana gubernatorial election, 2012
Jent has declared his intention to run for Governor of Montana in the 2012 election.[2]
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Jent won election to the Montana State Senate, defeating Michael Comstock. He had no primary opposition.
| Montana State Senate, District 32 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Larry Jent (D)
|
4,753 | |||
| Michael Comstock (R) | 4,108 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jent won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Art Wittich (R).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Jent (D)
|
5,413 | |||
| Art Wittich (R) | 4,227 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Jent was up for re-election, he collected $8,183 in donations.[4]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
2008
In 2006, Jent collected $21,619 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carolyn Rogers | $260 |
| Peter Ohman | $200 |
| Mike Wheat | $130 |
| Janice Dunbar | $130 |
| Montana State AFL-CIO | $130 |
Recent news
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Larry Jent News Feed
- Eating roadkill may be legal, but is it safe? - Billingsnews
- Montana Enacts Registration Requirement for Multilevel Distribution Companies ... - PR Web (press release)
- Billionaires for energy conservation - High Country News (blog)
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Personal
Jent is single.
External links
- Larry Jent's official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1994, 1992, 1990
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