Gayle Lammers
2025 - Present
2029
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Gayle Lammers (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.
Lammers (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 21. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Lammers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gayle Lammers was born in Hardin, Montana. He earned a high school diploma from Hardin High School and took classes at Northwest College. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 21
Gayle Lammers defeated Sharon Stewart-Peregoy in the general election for Montana State Senate District 21 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gayle Lammers (R)  | 56.8 | 3,796 |
 | Sharon Stewart-Peregoy (D) | 43.2 | 2,885 | |
| Total votes: 6,681 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 21
Sharon Stewart-Peregoy defeated Rae Peppers in the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 21 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sharon Stewart-Peregoy | 61.2 | 569 |
 | Rae Peppers | 38.8 | 361 | |
| Total votes: 930 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 21
Gayle Lammers advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 21 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gayle Lammers | 100.0 | 1,429 |
| Total votes: 1,429 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Lammers signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Gayle Lammers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lammers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Compromise. As a candidate for Montana, I am committed to promoting unity through compromise and reaching across the aisle. By prioritizing collaboration and utilizing common-sense business methods, we can work together to drive positive change and create a more prosperous future for all residents. Let us set aside our differences and come together in a spirit of unity, bridging divides and finding common ground to build a stronger and more vibrant Montana. Through a dedication to compromise and reaching across the aisle, we can ensure that the voices of all constituents are heard and represented in our pursuit of shared success.
- Lower Costs & Fiscal Responsibility. I will focus on lower property taxes, a lower cost of living, controlled government spending, deregulation, controlled inflation, and more housing opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels. By advocating for these priorities, we can ensure that hardworking individuals and families in our community are able to keep more of their earnings, afford their homes, and enjoy a more stable financial future. Through responsible fiscal policies, deregulation efforts, and initiatives to combat inflation and expand housing opportunities, we can create a thriving environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and prosper.
- Public Safety & Access. I am dedicated to addressing public safety concerns and improving access to essential services in rural areas, including healthcare, law enforcement, and infrastructure. I believe in the importance of investing in our communities to ensure that all residents have access to quality healthcare services, reliable law enforcement resources, and critical infrastructure. By prioritizing public safety and enhancing rural access to vital services and infrastructure, we can build stronger, more resilient communities where every individual can thrive. Let us work together to improve safety, access, and infrastructure in all ofMontana, creating a brighter future for all.
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2024
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Noteworthy events
Montana Republican Party censure of nine state senators (2025)
In a statement released on April 4, 2025, the Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) executive committee censured nine Republican state senators: Jason Ellsworth, Butch Gillespie, Gregg Hunter, Joshua Kassmier, Gayle Lammers, Denley Loge, Wendy McKamey, Russel Tempel, and Shelley Vance.[2]
A press release published on the MTGOP website on March 13, 2025, stated, in part, "The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) is strongly rebuking nine Republican state senators who have frequently aligned with Democrats, creating obstacles for the Republican majority in the Senate. Montana voters elected a strong Republican majority last November, expecting leadership that reflects their choices. On Jan. 6th, 2025, the first day of the 69th Legislative session, and continuing to this day, nine Republican Senators have partnered with the Democratic minority to overrule Republican leadership...The MTGOP calls on these senators to cease obstructing key Republican priorities and return to the faithful representation of their constituents and the Republican platform. If their actions continue to damage the integrity of the Republican majority, the party will consider additional steps to address the situation."[3] [4][2]
According to the MTGOP, the party's executive committee unanimously voted to censure the senators during a meeting held on March 27, 2025.[5] As part of the censure, the senators would no longer be acknowledged by the MTGOP as Republicans, and the party would not grant political funding to them in the future.[4]
In response, the censured senators, with the exception of Sen. Ellsworth, published an open letter to the citizens of Montana saying, "We were elected to serve you, not to follow orders from political insiders...Let’s be clear: this censure is nothing more than a distraction—meant to cover up the fact that party leaders have failed to deliver on the core priorities you sent us here to address...This censure changes nothing. We’ll keep showing up. We’ll keep delivering. And we’ll keep putting Montana first."[6]
During 69th legislative session, Republicans held a majority in the Montana State Senate with 32 of the 50 seats, and Democrats held the remaining 18.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Montana State Senate District 21 |
Officeholder Montana State Senate District 21 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 7, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 NBC Montana, "Montana GOP censures 9 Senate Republicans for working with Dems", April 4, 2025
- ↑ Montana Republican Party, "Montana Republican Party Rebukes Nine Republican Senators for Aligning with Democrats," March 13, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Daily Montanan, "Montana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans", April 4, 2025
- ↑ Montana Republican Party, "Montana Republican Party Rebukes Nine Republican Senators for Aligning with Democrats", March 13, 2025
- ↑ NBC Montana, "Censured Montana Republican senators respond", April 7, 2025
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| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 21 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Paul Green (R) |
Montana House of Representatives District 41 2024-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
