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Galen Hollenbaugh
Galen Hollenbaugh is the former commissioner of labor and industry of Montana. Hollenbaugh previously served as deputy commissioner before taking office in an interim capacity following the resignation of Pam Bucy on September 7, 2017.[1][2] He retired on December 31, 2019.[3]
Prior to that, Hollenbaugh was a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2007 to 2015.
Hollenbaugh was a candidate for Montana Public Service Commissioner in the 2014 elections.[4] Galen Hollenbaugh lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Hollenbaugh's professional experience includes working as a deputy chief of staff and campaign manager for former Attorney General Mike McGrath (Montana).
Political career
Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry (2017-present)
Hollenbaugh was named acting commissioner of labor and industry following the resignation of Pam Bucy on September 7, 2017.[1][2] On October 25, 2017, Hollenbaugh was appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock (D) to fill the position on a permanent basis. He retired in 2019.[5]
Montana House of Representatives (2007-2015)
Hollenbaugh was a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2007 until 2015.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hollenbaugh served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Natural Resources and Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hollenbaugh served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources and Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hollenbaugh served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
Elections
2014
Hollenbaugh ran for election to the office of Montana Public Service Commissioner.[4] Hollenbaugh was uncontested in the primary on June 3, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
General election
| Public Service Commissioner of Montana, District 5, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brad Johnson |
61% | 44,818 | |
| Democratic | Galen Hollenbaugh | 39% | 28,625 | |
| Total Votes | 73,443 | |||
| Election results via Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Hollenbaugh won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 81. Hollenbaugh ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Ronald Lassle (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Galen Hollenbaugh Incumbent |
72.8% | 2,919 | |
| Republican | Ronald Lassle | 27.2% | 1,093 | |
| Total Votes | 4,012 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Hollenbaugh won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. James D. Stewart ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8][9]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 81 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Galen Hollenbaugh (D)
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2,115 | |||
| James D. Stewart (R) | 1,003 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Galen Hollenbaugh won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 81, receiving 2,870 votes.
Hollenbaugh raised $14,644 for his campaign.[10]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 81 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Galen Hollenbaugh (D)
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2,870 | |||
| Tod Glenn (R) | 1,243 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
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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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Galen + Hollenbaugh + Montana + Public + Service + Commission"
See also
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- Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Galen for PSC, Official Campaign Website
- Office website (63rd session)
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. News, "Montana's Commissioner of Labor, Industry Stepping Down," August 15, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 State of Montana, "Directory - Department of Labor & Industry," accessed October 22, 2017
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "Nordlund named to Labor and Industry post," March 6, 2020
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Montana Secretary of State, Candidate Filing, accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "Nordlund named to Labor and Industry post," March 6, 2020
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 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 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Galen's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ 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 | ||
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| Preceded by Pam Bucy |
Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2017 - 2019 |
Succeeded by Tom Lopach |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 81 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by N/A |
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