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Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

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Helena Vocational School, 1990

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Bob Leach (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 83. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Leach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bob Leach earned a degree from Helena Vocational School in 1990.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Incumbent Kim Abbott defeated Bob Leach in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Abbott
Kim Abbott (D)
 
58.5
 
2,516
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.5
 
1,787

Total votes: 4,303
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Incumbent Kim Abbott advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Abbott
Kim Abbott
 
100.0
 
1,402

Total votes: 1,402
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Bob Leach advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
886

Total votes: 886
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2020

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 81

Incumbent Mary Caferro defeated Bob Leach in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mary Caferro
Mary Caferro (D)
 
55.6
 
3,478
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach (R)
 
44.4
 
2,776

Total votes: 6,254
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81

Incumbent Mary Caferro advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mary Caferro
Mary Caferro
 
100.0
 
1,899

Total votes: 1,899
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81

Bob Leach advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach
 
100.0
 
1,549

Total votes: 1,549
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2018

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana State Senate District 42

Incumbent Jill Cohenour defeated Bob Leach in the general election for Montana State Senate District 42 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jill Cohenour
Jill Cohenour (D)
 
57.1
 
5,556
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach (R) Candidate Connection
 
42.9
 
4,180

Total votes: 9,736
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 42

Incumbent Jill Cohenour advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 42 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jill Cohenour
Jill Cohenour
 
100.0
 
2,996

Total votes: 2,996
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 42

Bob Leach advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 42 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Leach
Bob Leach Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,789

Total votes: 1,789
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2016

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 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 Chuck Hunter (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Kim Abbott defeated Bob Leach in the Montana House of Representatives District 83 general election.[2][3]

Montana House of Representatives, District 83 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kim Abbott 54.54% 2,573
     Republican Bob Leach 45.46% 2,145
Total Votes 4,718
Source: Montana Secretary of State


Kim Abbott defeated Quinlan O'Connor in the Montana House of Representatives District 83 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Montana House of Representatives, District 83 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kim Abbott 56.01% 1,035
     Democratic Quinlan O'Connor 43.99% 813
Total Votes 1,848
Source: Montana Secretary of State


Bob Leach ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 83 Republican primary.[6][7]

Montana House of Representatives, District 83 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bob Leach  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Bob Leach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leach's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am pro-freedom, pro-family, pro-life, and pro-second amendment. I have walked many roads as an employee, a supervisor, a business owner, and now a retiree. I am the proud father of four boys and the faithful husband of Kay, my wife of fifty five years. It is now my goal to serve and protect the people of Montana by defending their freedoms!
I am personally passionate about legislation which affects families and children such as Health and Human Services (HHS) role in maintaining and tracking foster children along with services that strengthen the family.
The person I would most emulate would be my father, Mr. Robert D. Leach. He walked as a man of integrity and self discipline, instilling these values in me.
The first historical event I can remember was sitting in front of the TV at 6 years old, watching Russia invade Hungary.
The very first job I ever had was cleaning business offices at 14 years old. And I have been working ever since.

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2020

Bob Leach did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Bob Leach participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Bob Leach's responses follow below.[8]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Drug Addiction, Infrastructures and Banking.[9][10]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

There are more then 20 issues that need attention. And the only way to fined answers and fix things is to work with others, regardless of party.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[10]

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Bob Leach answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

I look up to men that see a problem and work to find solutions. Men like Ben Franklin, George Washington Carver and Nikola Tesla.[10]
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
There are three of hand the might help. The Bible for morality, The United States Constitution for Foundation and the Challenge of If You Can Keep It by Eric Metaxas.[10]
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, That is made up of Faith, Virtue, Knowledge, Self Control, Patiences, Impartiality, Brotherly Love, Charity and Humility.[10]
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
I enjoy helping other succeed. I'm not looking to make a name for myself. But to work for what is best for the people of my district and Montana.[10]
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To work every day for the people he represents, to be accountable and accessible.[10]
What legacy would you like to leave?
He loved his state more then his own welfare.[10]
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
Florance Chadwick swimming the English Channel and I don't remember if she made it but I was only about eight years old.[10]
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was cleaning office were my Father worked. I also cleaned the shop, washed and waxed the bosses car. It was a summer job, I was only 13 years old so they wrote my wages off as small tools. But it gave me great confidence starting High School that year.[10]
What happened on your most awkward date?
Taking my younger sister to a party. (thanks Dad)[10]
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas is my favorite holiday because it give us great hope.[10]
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Black Pearl. It's about two college age boys that drop out of school to seek adventure and fortune. It is also a funny love story.[10]
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
Jimminy Cricket, in the story of Pinocchio. He was a teacher, conscience but most of all a friend.[10]
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Probably my coach, because it is were I read, pray, think and dream.[10]
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Oh Lord It's Hard to be Humble.[10]
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Pride[10]
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Two year to get something done and four years to get something done.[10]
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Very little benefit, as their fast become part of the problem rather then part of the solution.[10]
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Taxes, finding revenue to pay for our commitments.[10]
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Good communications and being reminded that we are all there for the same purpose.[10]
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, We are all there to do the peoples business.[10]
What process do you favor for redistricting?
There is no perfect way but we need to keep it out of the courts.[10]
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education, health and human services and judicial.[10]
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Any job that would help bring unity.[10]
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Terry Murphy, Dave Lewis.[10]
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
No[10]
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
The people that have moved me most are those that have give up on voting. It hurt to see people give up their voice and their Vote.[10]

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