Janna Taylor
Janna Taylor (b. September 9, 1948) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 6 from 2013 to 2017. In the 2013-2014 session, Taylor served as a Majority Whip.
Taylor did not seek re-election to the Montana State Senate in 2016.
Taylor served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2005 to 2013. She served as Speaker Pro Tempore in the 2011-2012 session.[1]
Biography
Taylor earned her M.A. from the University of Minnesota. Her professional experience includes working as a homemaker and rancher.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • General Government, Vice Chair |
| • Taxation |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Committees |
| • Local Government, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation |
| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Administration |
| • Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Taxation, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2012
Taylor's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
- "Obama Care- Under the current PPACA Act, President Obama mandated that all US citizens be required to purchase Healthcare, or risk monetary penalties. Janna will oppose this in every way possible."
- "Streamlining Governmental Regulations"
- "Tax Deductions for those that pay their own healthcare."
- "Lower Business Equipment Costs"
- "Higher Tort Standards"
- "Streamline the Permit process."
- "Rework the Education Funding Formula"
- "Support the Keystone XL pipeline"
- "2nd Amendment Rights"
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Montana State Senate 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 Janna Taylor (R) did not seek re-election.
Albert Olszewski defeated Rolf Harmsen in the Montana State Senate District 6 general election.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Albert Olszewski |
72.03% | 7,370 | |
| Democratic | Rolf Harmsen | 27.97% | 2,862 | |
| Total Votes | 10,232 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Rolf Harmsen ran unopposed in the Montana State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Montana State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rolf Harmsen (unopposed) | |
Albert Olszewski ran unopposed in the Montana State Senate District 6 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Montana State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Albert Olszewski (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Taylor won election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 6. Taylor defeated Michael Larson and incumbent Carmine Mowbray in the June 5 primary election and defeated Nancy Lindsey (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Janna Taylor |
57% | 5,579 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Lindsey | 43% | 4,201 | |
| Total Votes | 9,780 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Janna Taylor |
45.5% | 1,792 |
| Carmine Mowbray Incumbent | 41.4% | 1,630 |
| Michael Larson | 13.1% | 517 |
| Total Votes | 3,939 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Taylor won election to the Montana House of Representatives. She defeated J. Garth Cox and Josh King in the June 8 primary. Cheryl Wolf ran for the seat on the Green Party ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janna Taylor (R)
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3,160 | |||
| Cheryl Wolf (G) | 1,052 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Janna Taylor won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 10, receiving 3,410 votes.
Taylor raised $9,442 for her campaign.[14]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janna Taylor (R)
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3,410 | |||
| Pat Estenson (D) | 2,203 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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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.
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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.
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Personal
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Taylor and her husband, Michael, have two children.[2]
See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "Peterson, Milburn get top spots for 2011 legislative session," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Janna Taylor's Biography," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ jannataylor.com, "Plans," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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 8, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Taylor, Janna," accessed March 7, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carmine Mowbray (R) |
Montana State Senate District 6 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Albert Olszewski (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 11 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Greg Hertz (R) |
