Vincent Melkus
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| Vincent Melkus | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Montana, District at-large | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado Mesa University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 5 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Student | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Biography
Melkus was raised by a single mother in southern Arizona, often spending his summers in Montana. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years from 2004 through 2009, and is currently finishing his undergraduate studies at Colorado Mesa University.[2]
Elections
2012
Melkus ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Montana's at-large District. He faced Steve Daines and Eric Brosten in the June 5, 2012 Republican primary. Melkus was defeated by Steve Daines in the Republican primary.[1][3]
| Montana At-large Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Steve Daines |
71.2% | 82,843 |
| Eric Brosten | 18.1% | 21,012 |
| Vincent Melkus | 10.7% | 12,420 |
| Total Votes | 116,275 | |
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