Chas Vincent
Chas Vincent (b. 1977) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 1 from 2011 to 2019. He served as a Majority Whip in the 2011-2012 session.
Vincent was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Montana State Senate because of term limits.
Biography
Vincent earned his B.S. in political science from the University of Montana, and attended the School of Forestry at Oregon State University. His professional experience includes working as a logger.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vincent served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Committees |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vincent served on the following committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications
- Judiciary
- Natural Resources
- Rules
- Taxation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vincent served on the following committees:
Issues
Business in Montana
In January 2011, nearly 100 people representing businesses went to Helena to voice their concerns about job growth, business health, and other aspects involving the state and business.
“This is the first time we’ve tried this,” Senate President Jim Peterson said in his opening remarks to one group.
“Everyone in the Legislature realizes the importance of jobs in this state,” Peterson said. During the meeting, Peterson encouraged audience members to testify on the challenges of doing business in Montana.
Vincent organized the event and called the listening session a success. “A lot of people drove a long way just to talk for seven minutes,” he said. Vincent also said there were lessons to be learned from the business representatives' testimonies. “We need to have a business atmosphere conducive for producing certainty for venture capitalists,” Vincent said. “Those that take the risk for job creation need a business environment with enough certainty to take risks.”
Vincent said the event was held early enough in the session that lawmakers would have time to have some “bills dropped into the hopper” to address issues mentioned.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
Chas Vincent was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
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. Terence Gill was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Chas Vincent was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vincent defeated Gill in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Chas Vincent Incumbent |
77% | 5,583 | |
| Democratic | Terence Gill | 23% | 1,666 | |
| Total Votes | 7,249 | |||
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Vincent won election to the Montana State Senate. He defeated Rhoda Cargill in the June 8 primary by a margin of 2,658-966. He did not have any opposition in the general election.[5][6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Chas Vincent won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 2, receiving 3,242 votes.
Vincent raised $9,155 for his campaign.[7]
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| Chas Vincent (R)
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3,242 | |||
| Timothy Linehan (D) | 1,656 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
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. |
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Chas Vincent's Biography," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "Business people dish out ideas, outline problems to legislators," January 8, 2011
- ↑ 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, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money, "Vincent, Chas V," accessed March 7, 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 Aubyn Curtiss (R) |
Montana Senate District 1 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State House District 2 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Mike Cuffe (R) |
