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Ron Erickson
| Ron Erickson | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 47 | ||
| 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 State House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bradley University, 1955 | |
| Ph.D. | University of Iowa, 1959 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 20, 1933 | |
| Place of birth | Peoria, IL | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Erickson earned his BS from Bradley University in 1955. He went on to receive his PhD from the University of Iowa in 1959.
Erickson worked in various research positions for the University of Texas, NATO, from 1958 to 1961. He then worked as Assistant Professor for Canisius College from 1961 to 1965. He went on to be the Director of Environmental Studies for the University of Montana from 1976 to 1984. From 1965 to 1998 he was Professor and Associate Professor for the University of Montana.
Erickson served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009. He joined the Montana State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 47th district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Erickson has been appointed to these committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications, Vice Chair
- Taxation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Montana Senate
- Local Government Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Erickson won election to the 47th District Seat in the Montana State Senate unopposed.[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ron Erickson (D)
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9,439 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Erickson collected $15,642 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eric Feaver | $200 |
| United Transportation Union | $160 |
| Montana Public Employees Association | $160 |
| Glacier PAC | $160 |
| Ronald Erickson | $160 |
Recent news
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Personal
Erickson and his wife, Nancy, have two children.
External links
- Ron Erickson's official campaign website
- Ron Erickson's official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998
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