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Frank Garner
Frank Garner (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Garner (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Garner was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Garner was assigned to the following committees:
- House Local Government Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- House State Administration Committee
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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| • Local Government |
| • State Administration |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Garner served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation |
| • State Administration |
| • Local Government |
Elections
2022
Frank Garner was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated Ross Frazier and Nicholas Ramlow in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Garner (R) | 64.0 | 3,089 |
 | Ross Frazier (D)  | 30.6 | 1,475 | |
| Nicholas Ramlow (L) | 5.4 | 260 | ||
| Total votes: 4,824 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7
Ross Frazier advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ross Frazier | 100.0 | 841 |
| Total votes: 841 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated Jerry O'Neil in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Garner | 69.0 | 1,065 |
 | Jerry O'Neil | 31.0 | 478 | |
| Total votes: 1,543 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Nicholas Ramlow advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7.
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated James Cossitt in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Garner (R) | 65.5 | 2,519 |
 | James Cossitt (D) | 34.5 | 1,329 | |
| Total votes: 3,848 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7
James Cossitt advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Cossitt | 100.0 | 589 |
| Total votes: 589 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated Robert Welzel in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Garner | 70.9 | 868 |
| Robert Welzel | 29.1 | 356 | ||
| Total votes: 1,224 | |||
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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 Frank Garner defeated Lynn Stanley in the Montana House of Representatives District 7 general election.[1][2]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Frank Garner Incumbent |
65.17% | 2,604 | |
| Democratic | Lynn Stanley | 34.83% | 1,392 | |
| Total Votes | 3,996 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Lynn Stanley ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Lynn Stanley (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Frank Garner ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Frank Garner Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives 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 candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Catherine Henderson defeated Alex Schaeffer in the Democratic primary. Frank Garner defeated Ronalee Skees in the Republican primary. Garner defeated Henderson in the general election. Incumbent Randy Brodehl (R) ran in District 9. Roxanna Brothers (D) filed to run, but was removed from the ballot before the primary.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Frank Garner |
66.8% | 1,705 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Henderson | 33.2% | 849 | |
| Total Votes | 2,554 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Catherine Henderson |
55.8% | 163 |
| Alex Schaeffer | 44.2% | 129 |
| Total Votes | 292 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Frank Garner |
73.7% | 809 |
| Ronalee Skees | 26.3% | 288 |
| Total Votes | 1,097 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Frank Garner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Garner's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Though I have never before sought political office I can no longer sit idle while I see some in our legislature vote to raise your taxes while voting to put money in their own pockets.
It is time to put our community first! I am concerned about the influence that out of state money plays in our elections and in the decision making of some of our legislators. I am disappointed that there was no significant property tax or income tax relief for most of you last session. It has been said it is not the ramblings of the wicked but rather the silence of the good that men should fear. I can no longer stand by and watch as some in our state wait for guidance from national committees before they vote rather than asking the counsel of those they govern. This community deserves better. As part of this effort I am vowing to never take money for my campaign from a person or a business that doesn’t live or do business in the Flathead. If elected I will not vote to put money in my own pocket at your expense and I will vote for meaningful tax relief for you. I will honor our promises to our veterans and public servants while working hard to make sure we limit government spending and growth. I will always put you first.[9][10] |
” |
Sponsored legislation
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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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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Frank Garner, homepage," accessed May 17, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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Montana House of Representatives District 7 2015-2023 |
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