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Frederick Moore
Frederick Moore (Republican Party) (also known as Eric) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. He left office on January 3, 2021.
Moore (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 37. He lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.
Moore was a member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 19 from 2015 to 2019 and District 20 from 2011 to 2015. He was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Montana State Senate because of term limits. In the 2013-2014 session, Moore served as a majority whip. In the 2015-2016 session, Moore served as president pro tempore.
Biography
Moore received his bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business at Montana State University. His professional experience includes co-owning Solaris Feeders Cattle Feed.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation |
| • Finance and Claims, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • General Government, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, Vice Chair |
| • Business, Labor and Economic Affairs |
| • Education and Cultural Resources |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation |
| • Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs |
| • Education and Cultural Resources |
Issues
Duplicate auto licenses
As chair of the Law and Justice Interim Committee in June 2010, then-Rep. Shannon Augare requested a review of Montana Enhanced Registration and Licensing Information Network (MERLIN), the computer system used by the state Department of Motor Vehicles since 2009. He had been prompted to do so by constituent complaints. The audit, presented at a June 19, 2012, meeting of the Legislative Audit Committee, found significant improvements in the MERLIN system but also revealed that there were 78,000 duplicate license plates in Montana, many of them caused by a system glitch in 2011. Moore testified that he had been pulled over by police because his vehicle had the same license plate number as a stolen vehicle the police were looking for. He stated that 78,000 seemed to be too large a quantity of duplicate plates in a state with just 1 million residents.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 37
Jerry Schillinger defeated Jacob Kitson in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 37 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jerry Schillinger (R) | 90.0 | 5,457 |
| Jacob Kitson (L) | 10.0 | 603 | ||
| Total votes: 6,060 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 37
Jerry Schillinger defeated incumbent Frederick Moore in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 37 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Schillinger | 64.1 | 2,658 |
 | Frederick Moore | 35.9 | 1,490 | |
| Total votes: 4,148 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jacob Kitson advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 37.
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 37
Frederick Moore won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frederick Moore (R) | 100.0 | 4,746 |
| Total votes: 4,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 37
Frederick Moore advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 37 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frederick Moore | 100.0 | 2,693 |
| Total votes: 2,693 | |||
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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. Bill McChesney was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 20 incumbent Frederick "Eric" Moore was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moore defeated McChesney in the general election. Incumbent Matthew Rosendale, who was not up for re-election, was reassigned to District 17.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Eric Moore Incumbent |
68.2% | 5,222 | |
| Democratic | Bill McChesney | 31.8% | 2,438 | |
| Total Votes | 7,660 | |||
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Moore won election to the Montana State Senate. Moore defeated Carole Lambert, John Laney, and Ray Roerick in the primary. He had no opposition in the general election.[4][5]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Frederick Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign donors
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| Frederick "Eric" Moore campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2014 | Montana State Senate, District 19 |  |
$14,091 | |
| 2012 | Montana Senate, District 20 |  |
$0 | |
| 2010 | Montana Senate, District 20 | |
$16,015 | |
| Grand total raised | $30,106 | |||
| Source: [[6] Follow the Money] | ||||
2014
Moore won re-election to the Montana State Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Moore raised a total of $14,091.
| Montana State Senate 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Frederick Moore's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Dawson County Republican Central Cmte Of Montana | $400 | |||
| Moore, Dan & Lina | $340 | |||
| Terrett, Ellen A | $200 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $170 | |||
| Montana Association Of Realtors | $170 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $14,091 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Moore was not up for election to the Montana State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Moore raised a total of $0.
| Montana State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Frederick Moore's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Total raised in 2012 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Moore won election to the Montana State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Moore raised a total of $16,015.
| Montana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frederick Moore's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Moore, Frederick (Eric) | $500 | |||
| Lockie, Bruce | $160 | |||
| Moore, Dan | $160 | |||
| Coffee, C.M. | $160 | |||
| Rice, Steve | $160 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,015 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
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2020
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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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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Personal
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Moore and his wife, Lea, have two children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Policy Institute, "Montana Pig Book," accessed March 8, 2014 (Referenced pp. 41-43)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Moore, Frederick (Eric)," accessed August 17, 2013
- ↑ 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Harris |
Montana House of Representatives District 37 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by Jerry Schillinger (R) |
| Preceded by Keith Bales |
Montana Senate District 19 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by Kenneth Bogner (R) |
| Preceded by Keith Bales |
Montana Senate District 20 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Duane Ankney |
