David Wanzenried
David Wanzenried is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 49 from 2007 to 2015. Wanzenried did not seek re-election in 2014.
Wanzenried was a candidate for the Governor of Montana in the 2012 election, but withdrew from the race on July 8, 2011.
Wanzenried served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. From 2005 to 2007, he was House Democratic Leader.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wanzenried served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Safety |
| • General Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wanzenried served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Finance and Claims, Vice Chair |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
| • General Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wanzenried served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Wanzenried won election to the Montana State Senate. He had no primary opposition. Kevin Kerr ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[1][2]
| Montana State Senate, District 49 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Wanzenried (D)
|
4,037 | |||
| Kevin Kerr (R) | 3,006 | |||
2006
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Wanzenried won election to the 49th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating opponents Rusty VanOverbeck (R) and Will Stock (L).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 49 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Wazenried (D)
|
5,376 | |||
| Rusty VanOverbeck (R) | 2,679 | |||
| Will Stock (L) | 354 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2013.
- Lewistown Tea Party — Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
- MEA-MFT — Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on conservative and environmental issues.
- Montana Contractors' Association — Legislators are scored by the Montana Contractors' Association on their votes on "environmental legislation, worker’s comp issues, repressive labor legislation and unfair business and employment practices."
- Montana Environmental Information Center — Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
- Montana Family Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
- Montana Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored by MontPIRG on their votes on "issues that best advance the public interest here in our state."
- Montana Weed Control Association — Legislators are scored on bills relating to noxious weed management in Montana.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues.
- Northern Plains Resource Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.
In 2012, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
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
- Office website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1992, 1990
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana State Senate District 49 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Diane Sands (D) |
