Greg Hertz

Greg Hertz

Republican Party

Montana State Senate District 7

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Prior offices

Montana House of Representatives District 12

Successor: Linda Reksten

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Montana State Senate District 6

Predecessor: Albert Olszewski

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Compensation

Base salary

$104.86/legislative day

Per diem

$171/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Ronan High School, 1976

Bachelor's

University of Montana

Personal

Birthplace

Malta, Mont.

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Greg Hertz (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.

Hertz (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Hertz served as state House speaker in 2019.

Biography

Greg Hertz was born in Malta, Montana. Hertz graduated from Ronan High School in 1976. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Montana. Hertz's career experience includes founding an accounting practice and owning and operating Moody's Market, Inc.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Hertz was assigned to the following committees:

• Education and Cultural Resources Committee
• Fish and Game Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• Senate Taxation Committee, Chair

2021-2022

Hertz was assigned to the following committees:

• Education and Cultural Resources Committee
• Fish and Game Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• Senate Taxation Committee, Vice Chair

2019-2020

Hertz was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• House Taxation Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Rules
• Taxation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hertz served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2015
• Agriculture
• Education
• Rules
• Taxation, Vice Chair

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hertz served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture
• Education
• State Administration

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana State Senate District 7

Incumbent Greg Hertz defeated Craig Pablo in the general election for Montana State Senate District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz (R)	72.8	9,271
	Submit photo	Craig Pablo (D)	27.2	3,472

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,743
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 7

Craig Pablo advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 7 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Pablo	100.0	1,573

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,573
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 7

Incumbent Greg Hertz advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 7 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz	100.0	4,412

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,412
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hertz in this election.

Pledges

Hertz signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2020

State senate election

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana State Senate District 6

Greg Hertz won election in the general election for Montana State Senate District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz (R)	100.0	10,305

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,305
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 6

Greg Hertz advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 6 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz	100.0	4,824

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,824
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State house election

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

Hertz was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Greg Hertz defeated Susan Evans in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz (R)	60.6	3,296
		Susan Evans (D)	39.4	2,140

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,436
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Susan Evans advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Evans	100.0	1,006

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,006
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Greg Hertz advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Hertz	100.0	1,938

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,938
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2016

See also: Montana House of Representatives 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 Greg Hertz defeated Susan Evans in the Montana House of Representatives District 12 general election.

Montana House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Greg Hertz Incumbent	64.38%	3,403
	Democratic	Susan Evans	35.62%	1,883
Total Votes				5,286
Source: Montana Secretary of State

Susan Evans ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 12 Democratic primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Susan Evans  (unopposed)

Incumbent Greg Hertz ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 12 Republican primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Greg Hertz Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 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. William McLaughlin was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 11 incumbent Greg Hertz was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hertz defeated McLaughlin in the general election. Incumbent Dan Salomon (R) ran in District 93.

Montana House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Greg Hertz Incumbent	66.3%	2,695
	Democratic	William McLaughlin	33.7%	1,367
Total Votes				4,062

2012

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2012

Hertz won election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 11. Hertz ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Bud Koppy (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Montana House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Greg Hertz	66.6%	3,545
	Democratic	Bud Koppy	33.4%	1,777
Total Votes				5,322

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Greg Hertz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Hertz's website highlighted themes including development of natural resources for the sake of generating tax revenues, simplification of the state tax code, a "strong, well-funded public education system," and the return of most surplus money to taxpayers.

Campaign finance summary

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Greg Hertz campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Montana State Senate District 7	Won general	$42,177	$0
2020	Montana State Senate District 6	Won general	$13,956	N/A**
2018	Montana House of Representatives District 12	Won general	$14,255	N/A**
2016	Montana House of Representatives, District 12	Won	$8,180	N/A**
2014	Montana House of Representatives, District 12	Won	$1,110	N/A**
2012	Montana House, District 11	Won	$17,966	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2017 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Contrators' Association Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry. Montana Environmental Information Center: 2017 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

2016

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2015

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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2015 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. MEA-MFT: 2015 Legislature Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters: 2015 State Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to conservation and the environment. Montana Family Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on bills relating to public land management and wildlife issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana: 2015 Voting Record Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues. Northern Plains Resource Council: Voting Record - 2015 Montana Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.

2014

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2013

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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27. Lewistown Tea Party: 2013 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. MEA-MFT: 2013 Legislature Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters: 2013 State Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on conservative and environmental issues. Montana Contractors' Association Legislators are scored by the Montana Contractors' Association on their votes on "environmental legislation, worker’s comp issues, repressive labor legislation and unfair business and employment practices." Montana Environmental Information Center: 2013 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Family Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position. Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG): 2013 Montana Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored by MontPIRG on their votes on "issues that best advance the public interest here in our state." Montana Weed Control Association: 2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to noxious weed management in Montana. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana: 2013 Voting Record Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues. Northern Plains Resource Council: Voting Record - 2013 Montana Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. United Property Owners of Montana: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.

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Political offices
Preceded by -	Montana State Senate District 7 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Albert Olszewski (R)	Montana State Senate District 6 2021-2025	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Montana House of Representatives District 12 2013-2021	Succeeded by Linda Reksten (R)

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Current members of the Montana State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Matt Regier

Majority Leader:Tom McGillvray

Senators

District 1

Mike Cuffe (R)

District 2

Dave Fern (D)

District 3

Carl Glimm (R)

District 4

John Fuller (R)

District 5

Matt Regier (R)

District 6

Mark Noland (R)

District 7

Greg Hertz (R)

District 8

Susan Webber (D)

District 9

Bruce Gillespie (R)

District 10

Jeremy Trebas (R)

District 11

Daniel Emrich (R)

District 12

Wendy McKamey (R)

District 13

Joshua Kassmier (R)

District 14

Russel Tempel (R)

District 15

Gregg Hunter (R)

District 16

Jonathan Windy Boy (D)

District 17

Bob Phalen (R)

District 18

Kenneth Bogner (R)

District 19

Barry Usher (R)

District 20

Sue Vinton (R)

District 21

Gayle Lammers (R)

District 22

Daniel Zolnikov (R)

District 23

Emma Kerr-Carpenter (D)

District 24

Mike Yakawich (R)

District 25

Dennis Lenz (R)

District 26

Tom McGillvray (R)

District 27

Vince Ricci (R)

District 28

Forrest Mandeville (R)

District 29

John Esp (R)

District 30

Cora Neumann (D)

District 31

Pat Flowers (D)

District 32

Denise Hayman (D)

District 33

Christopher Pope (D)

District 34

Shelley Vance (R)

District 35

Tony Tezak (R)

District 36

Sara Novak (D)

District 37

Derek Harvey (D)

District 38

Becky Beard (R)

District 39

Wylie Galt (R)

District 40

Laura Smith (D)

District 41

Janet Ellis (D)

District 42

Mary Dunwell (D)

District 43

Jason Ellsworth (R)

District 44

Theresa Manzella (R)

District 45

Denley Loge (R)

District 46

Jacinda Morigeau (D)

District 47

Ellie Boldman (D)

District 48

Andrea Olsen (D)

District 49

Willis Curdy (D)

District 50

Shane Morigeau (D)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (18)