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Denise Baum
2025 - Present
2027
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Denise Baum (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 45. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Baum (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 45. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Denise Baum lives in Billings, Montana. Baum's career experience includes working in law enforcement.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Baum was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Denise Baum is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Denise Baum defeated Kassidy Olson in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Baum (D) | 52.9 | 2,603 |
 | Kassidy Olson (R) | 47.1 | 2,314 | |
| Total votes: 4,917 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Denise Baum advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Baum | 100.0 | 1,010 |
| Total votes: 1,010 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Kassidy Olson advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kassidy Olson | 100.0 | 1,183 |
| Total votes: 1,183 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Geordie Steilen (R)
- John Etchart (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Baum in this election.
2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 47
Denise Baum defeated Thomas Madigan in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Baum (D) | 58.6 | 1,897 |
| Thomas Madigan (R) | 41.4 | 1,338 | ||
| Total votes: 3,235 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47
Denise Baum advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Baum | 100.0 | 989 |
| Total votes: 989 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47
Thomas Madigan advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas Madigan | 100.0 | 935 | |
| Total votes: 935 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 45 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 47 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
