Ryan Zinke
| Ryan Zinke | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 2 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oregon, 1984 | |
| Master's | National University, 1991 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 1, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Bozeman, MT | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Zinke earned his BS in Geology from the University of Oregon in 1984. He went on to receive his MBA in Finance from the National University in 1991. He then earned his MS in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego in 2004.
Zinke was Mission Commander for SEAL Team Six in 1992. He was then Ground Force Commander for Joint Special Operations Command in 1996. He was also a Commander in a Joint Task Force in Bosnia and Kosovo in 1999 and 2001 respectively. In 2003 he was an Executive Officer at a SEAL Training Center. Zinke was Deputy Commander of CJSOTF-AP Special Forces in Iraq in 2004. In 2006 he was Director of Naval Special Warfare Technology. He then worked as President/CEO of CDI in 2008. He was also President of Great Northern Peace Park Foundation in 2008.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zinke served on these committees:
- Education and Cultural Resources, Chair
- Finance and Claims
- Highways and Transportation
- Joint Committee on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zinke served on these committees:
- Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
- Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2012
Zinke sought the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Montana. He and his running mate, Neil Livingstone, finished 5th in a field of seven pairs of candidates in the June 5th primary election.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Zinke won election to the 2nd District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Brittany MacLean (D).[2]
| Montana State Senate, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ryan Zinke (R)
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5,498 | |||
| Brittany MacLean (D) | 4,571 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Zinke collected $40,125 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ryan Zinke | $15,491 |
| Daniel Wilken | $320 |
| Lyle Phillips | $320 |
| Brian Grattan | $260 |
| Anthony Brown | $260 |
Recent news
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- Opposites meet in the middle - Portland Tribune - Portland Tribune
- Local reaction to retirement is mixed - Daily Inter Lake
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Personal
Zinke and his wife, Lolita Charlotte, have three children.
External links
- Ryan Zinke's official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
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Succeeded by Dee Brown (R) |
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- Former member, Montana State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2008
- Montana
- Republican Party
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- State Senate running for SEO, 2012
- 2012 challenger
- State executive candidate, 2012
- Lieutenant Governor candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (defeated)
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