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Gary Branae
| Gary Branae | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Montana State University-Bozeman, 1966 | |
| Master's | Montana State University-Billings, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 20, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Big Timber, MT | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Branae earned his BS from Montana State University, Bozeman, in 1966. He then received his MS Montana State University, Billings, in 1980.
Branae was an Educator for Red Lodge Public School from 1966 to 1969. He then worked as a Teacher for Puyallup Public School from 1969 to 1972. He was also a Teacher/Counselor for Billings Public Schools from 1972 to 1999. From 1999 to 2000 he was a Counselor for Rocky Mountain College. He was a Youth Director for American Lutheran Church from 2001 to 2006.
Branae served in the Montana State Legislature from 2001 to 2009. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 27th district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Branae has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Branae served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Committee, Montana Senate
- Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Branae is running in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 47. Branae is unopposed in the June 5 primary election. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Branae won election to the 27th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Jack Sands (R).[2]
| Montana State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gary Branae (D)
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3,806 | |||
| Jack Sands (R) | 3,405 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Branae collected $23,373 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee | $800 |
| Gary Branae | $467 |
| Northwestern Energy | $160 |
| Daniel Renberg | $160 |
| Weston Milliken | $160 |
Recent news
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Personal
Branae and his wife, Linda, have two children.
External links
- Gary Branae's official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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