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Cary Smith
Cary Smith (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Smith served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 55 from 2009 to 2015. From 2011 to 2014, Smith served as a Majority Whip.[1]
Biography
Smith earned his B.S. in psychology from the University of Utah in 1972. His professional experience includes working in management at Sears Roebuck and Company.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Senate Legislative Administration Committee
- Senate Rules Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Long-Range Planning Committee
- Committee on Committees
- Senate Rules Committee
- Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee, Vice Chair
- Fish and Game Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Safety, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • Long-Range Planning, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Business, Labor and Economic Affairs |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Safety |
| • Rules |
| • Long-Range Planning |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2022
Cary Smith was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 27
Incumbent Cary Smith defeated Bryan Stafford in the general election for Montana State Senate District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cary Smith (R) | 68.1 | 8,671 |
| Bryan Stafford (D) | 31.9 | 4,060 | ||
| Total votes: 12,731 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 27
Bryan Stafford advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 27 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bryan Stafford | 100.0 | 1,992 | |
| Total votes: 1,992 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 27
Incumbent Cary Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 27 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cary Smith | 100.0 | 4,504 |
| Total votes: 4,504 | |||
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2014
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Montana State Senate 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 major party candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Eric Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cary Smith defeated Donald Roberts in the Republican primary. Smith defeated Johnson in the general election. Incumbent Elsie Arntzen (R), who was not up for re-election, was reassigned to District 26 by redistricting.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Cary Smith |
71.7% | 6,351 | |
| Democratic | Eric Johnson | 28.3% | 2,506 | |
| Total Votes | 8,857 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Cary Smith |
60.4% | 2,673 |
| Donald Roberts | 39.6% | 1,752 |
| Total Votes | 4,425 | |
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 55. Smith ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Bob Winger (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cary Smith Incumbent |
63.1% | 3,297 | |
| Democratic | Bob Winger | 36.9% | 1,924 | |
| Total Votes | 5,221 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Smith won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Ken Crouch ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 55 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cary Smith (R)
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2,852 | |||
| Ken Crouch (D) | 1,288 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cary Smith won the District 55 seat in the Montana House of Representatives, receiving 3,118 votes.
Smith raised $17,135 for his campaign.[8]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 55 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cary Smith (R)
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3,118 | |||
| Robert Maxson (D) | 2,308 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.
2021
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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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2018
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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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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
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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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "Peterson, Milburn get top spots for 2011 legislative session," November 17, 2010
- ↑ 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, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Cary's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed March 8, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 27 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Dennis Lenz (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 55 2009-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
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