Dirk Adams
Dirk Adams was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 59 of the Montana House of Representatives.
Adams was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Montana.[1] He was defeated by John Walsh in the Democratic primary on June 3, 2014.
Biography
Adams went to high school and college in Texas. He received his J.D. from Harvard University in 1976. He has been a rancher and an owner of a general store in Montana. While he was growing his ranching operation, he worked as an attorney and a banking executive.[2]
Campaign themes
2014
Adams stated his intent to run as a Democrat, calling himself very conservative. He elaborated, "That means, on the social issues, I think the government ought to just leave people alone. Whether it has to do with women’s health, or who you fall in love with or whether you like guns, (the government) ought to just leave us alone. I think Democrats have been better at just leaving people alone, at recognizing their independence."[2]
Adams listed what makes him a good Senate candidate. He said, "To be creative, to know how to ask questions, to be a great negotiator. I have just a ton of experience in that area."[2] He added, "I decided to run because I was disgusted by what was going on in Washington and their inability to get anything done. As a rancher, I know how to get things done, because if you don’t get things done, the animals die."[2]
Adams has also said he wants to focus on job creation and fixing the Affordable Care Act.[2]
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 Alan Redfield defeated Dirk Adams in the Montana House of Representatives District 59 general election.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 59 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Alan Redfield Incumbent |
70.89% | 4,225 | |
| Democratic | Dirk Adams | 29.11% | 1,735 | |
| Total Votes | 5,960 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Dirk Adams ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 59 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dirk Adams (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Alan Redfield ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Alan Redfield Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Adams ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Montana. Adams sought the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 3, 2014, but lost to incumbent John Walsh.[1]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Walsh Incumbent |
64% | 48,665 | ||
| John Bohlinger | 22.6% | 17,187 | ||
| Dirk Adams | 13.3% | 10,139 | ||
| Total Votes | 75,991 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State - Official Primary Results |
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See also
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House of Representatives District 59
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Montana State Legislature
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NBC Montana, "One-on-one with U.S. Senate candidate Dirk Adams," accessed November 18, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Missoulian, "Dark horse U.S. Senate candidate Dirk Adams says he has experience to get job done," accessed December 9, 2013
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
