Bill Harris (Montana)
Bill Harris is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2017 to 2019. He previously represented House District 30 from 2011 to 2015 and House District 29 from 2015 to 2017. Harris was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Montana House of Representatives because of term limits.
Harris was a 2018 Republican candidate who sought election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 19. Harris lost the primary on June 5, 2018.
Biography
Harris' professional experience includes working as a rancher and owner of Fort Musselshell Outfitters.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • State Administration, Vice Chair |
| • Human Services |
| • Agriculture |
| • Ethics, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Human Services |
| • State Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 19
Kenneth Bogner defeated Mary Zeiss Stange in the general election for Montana State Senate District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kenneth Bogner (R) | 80.9 | 7,334 |
| Mary Zeiss Stange (D) | 19.1 | 1,737 | ||
| Total votes: 9,071 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 19
Mary Zeiss Stange advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 19 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Zeiss Stange | 100.0 | 897 | |
| Total votes: 897 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 19
Kenneth Bogner defeated Jerry Schillinger and Bill Harris in the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 19 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenneth Bogner | 42.9 | 1,970 |
 | Jerry Schillinger | 39.8 | 1,829 | |
 | Bill Harris | 17.2 | 791 | |
| Total votes: 4,590 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016. Incumbent Lee Randall (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Incumbent Bill Harris defeated Judi Cramer in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 general election.[1][2]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Harris Incumbent |
85.28% | 4,831 | |
| Democratic | Judi Cramer | 14.72% | 834 | |
| Total Votes | 5,665 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Judi Cramer ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Judi Cramer (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bill Harris defeated Luther Waterland in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Harris Incumbent |
54.75% | 1,706 | |
| Republican | Luther Waterland | 45.25% | 1,410 | |
| Total Votes | 3,116 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Ron Moody was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 30 incumbent Bill Harris was unopposed in the Republican primary. Harris defeated Moody in the general election. Incumbent Ryan Osmundson (R) ran in District 30.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bill Harris Incumbent |
68.1% | 2,798 | |
| Democratic | Ron Moody | 31.9% | 1,309 | |
| Total Votes | 4,107 | |||
2012
Harris won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 30. Harris ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Harris won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Harris did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. He also did not face any opposition in the November 2 general election.
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Montana State Senate elections, 2018
- Montana State Senate
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lee Randall (R) |
Montana House of Representatives District 37 2017-2019 |
Succeeded by Frederick "Eric" Moore |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 29 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Dan Bartel (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 30 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Ryan Osmundson (R) |
