Lynda Moss
| Lynda Moss | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 26 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1977 | |
| Master's | University of Northern Iowa, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 15, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Torrington, WY | |
| Profession | Executive Director, Foundation for Community Vitality | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Moss earned her BFA from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, in 1977. She went on to receive her MA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1979. She then earned her MFA from Montana State University in 1984.
Moss was the Curator of Education at Western Heritage Center from 1979 to 1982. She then worked as Executive Director for Western Heritage Center from 1986 to 2002. She has been Executive Director of the Foundation for Community Vitality since 2002.
Moss was a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 14, in 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moss served on these committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications
- Ethics
- Judiciary
- Local Government, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moss served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Moss ran for District 2 of the Montana Public Service Commission in 2012. She lost to Chuck Tooley in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012.[1]
| Montana Public Service Commissioner District 2 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chuck Tooley |
56.4% | 9,549 |
| Lynda Moss | 43.6% | 7,374 |
| Total Votes | 16,923 | |
| Election Results Via: The Montana Secretary of State | ||
Endorsements
- State Senator Ron Erickson (D)[2]
- State Senator Shannon Augare (D)[2]
- State Senator Mitch Tropila (D)[2]
- State Senator Cliff Larsen (D)[2]
- Public Service Commissioner John Vincent (D)[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Moss won re-election to the 26th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Max Graham (R).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lynda Moss (D)
|
4,405 | |||
| Max Graham (R) | 2,884 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Moss collected $22,580 in donations.[4]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee | $800 |
| Montana Academy of Ophthalmology | $200 |
| Kate Morris | $160 |
| SEIU Healthcare 775 NW | $160 |
| Kenneth Kuchin | $160 |
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Personal
Moss is widowed and has two children.
External links
- Official 2012 PSC campaign website
- Lynda Moss official Senate campaign website
- Lynda Moss official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
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Succeeded by Robyn Driscoll (D) |
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- Former member, Montana State Senate
- Senator termed out, 2012
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- State senators first elected in 2004
- Montana
- Democratic Party
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- State executive candidate, 2012
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- 2012 incumbent running for a different elected office
- State Senate running for SEO, 2012
