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Tom McGillvray
| Tom McGillvray | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| State House Majority Leader | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Montana State University, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/22/1957 | |
| Place of birth | Helena, MT | |
| Profession | Financial Advisor, American Express | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
McGillvray's professional experience includes working as a financial advisor at American Express and as a minister.
McGillvray earned his B.A. in agriculture and plant protection from Montana State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGillvray served on these committees:
- Ethics
- Legislative Administration, Vice Chair
- Rules
- State Administration
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGillvray served on these committees:
- Ethics, Chair
- Natural Resources
Issues
Health care
In the beginning of the 2011 session, Republican state lawmakers made proposals designed to block implementation of 2010’s federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Montana.
At a capitol press conference, Republican lawmakers said the health care legislation, dubbed “Obamacare” by opponents, would increase costs and lose jobs.
“Free markets are the true jobs creators,” said McGillvray. “Simply put, this health care act is unaffordable.”
Democrats immediately countered. Prior to the press conference by Republicans, the state Democratic Party issued a media release challenging Republican lawmakers to give up their own taxpayer funded health insurance plans.
“If the GOP wants to get rid of insurance for thousands of Montanans, then they should lead by example and give up their state-paid health insurance,” Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Ted Dick said in the release. “After all, Montanans shouldn’t have to hold elected office in order to receive health care.”[2]
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 McGillvray won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Mary Hernandez ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tom McGillvray (R)
|
2,012 | |||
| Mary Hernandez (D) | 1,582 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Tom McGillvray won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 50, receiving 2,198 votes.
McGillvray raised $13,187 for his campaign.[3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom McGillvray (R)
|
2,550 | |||
| Maria Hernandez (D) | 1,956 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which McGillvray was up for re-election, he collected $13,615 in donations.[4]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Tom McGillvray's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tom McGillvray | $3,932 |
Personal
McGillvray and his wife, Margaret, have three children.
External links
- Tom McGillvray's personal website
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Tom McGillvray
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 50 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Dennis Lenz (R) |
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State of Montana Helena (capital) |
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