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Jeffrey Welborn
2025 - Present
2029
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Jeffrey Welborn (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana Public Service Commission, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Welborn (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jeffrey Welborn's career experience includes working as a small business owner and serving as the president of the Montana Public Service Commission.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Jeffrey Welborn defeated Leonard Williams in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Welborn (R) | 61.8 | 77,213 |
 | Leonard Williams (D) | 38.2 | 47,688 | |
| Total votes: 124,901 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Leonard Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leonard Williams | 100.0 | 21,609 |
| Total votes: 21,609 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Jeffrey Welborn defeated Suzzann Nordwick and Rob Elwood in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Welborn | 39.4 | 13,406 |
 | Suzzann Nordwick | 38.7 | 13,166 | |
 | Rob Elwood | 21.8 | 7,422 | |
| Total votes: 33,994 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Welborn in this election.
2020
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 36
Incumbent Jeffrey Welborn defeated John Lamb in the general election for Montana State Senate District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Welborn (R) | 79.5 | 10,526 |
 | John Lamb (L) | 20.5 | 2,706 | |
| Total votes: 13,232 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 36
Incumbent Jeffrey Welborn advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 36 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Welborn | 100.0 | 5,560 |
| Total votes: 5,560 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. John Lamb advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana State Senate District 36.
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 Debby Barrett (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Jeff Welborn ran unopposed in the Montana State Senate District 36 general election.[2][3]
| Montana State Senate, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Jeff Welborn (unopposed) | |
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||
Jeff Welborn defeated Dale Stewart in the Montana State Senate District 36 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jeff Welborn |
57.29% | 2,877 | |
| Republican | Dale Stewart | 42.71% | 2,145 | |
| Total Votes | 5,022 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
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. Norma Duffy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Jeff Welborn defeated Brooke Erb in the Republican primary. Welborn defeated Duffy in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jeff Welborn Incumbent |
79.5% | 3,440 | |
| Democratic | Norma Duffy | 20.5% | 886 | |
| Total Votes | 4,326 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jeff Welborn Incumbent |
65.8% | 1,684 |
| Brooke Erb | 34.2% | 874 |
| Total Votes | 2,558 | |
2012
Welborn won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 72. Welborn ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Norma J. Duffy (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jeffrey Welborn Incumbent |
74.6% | 3,477 | |
| Democratic | Norma Duffy | 25.4% | 1,186 | |
| Total Votes | 4,663 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Welborn won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He defeated Ron Lake in the June 8 primary by a margin of 1,838-352. Eileen Carney ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[10][11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeffrey Welborn won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 72, receiving 3,485 votes.
Welborn raised $16,633 for his campaign.[12]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 72 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Welborn (R)
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3,485 | |||
| Frank Mastandrea (D) | 1,124 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Welborn’s campaign website stated the following:
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Why Jeff? Reason #1 – Experience I have the knowledge and, most would agree, the earned respect, to effectively and honorably serve the people of Montana as the next public service commissioner for District #3. As a long-time public servant and small business owner, I have the experience needed to protect customers from unfair rate increases and promote investment in Montana’s energy future. In Helena, I am known as an expert on natural resources, transportation, and budgeting matters. I understand the role of the commission’s work and the challenges facing Montana energy producers. Reason #2 – Leadership I will build on the work of the current PSC President Jim Brown to restore trust in the agency by ensuring the PSC remains laser-focused on its essential regulatory and public safety responsibilities. Montana’s long-term energy security depends on maintaining a business-friendly climate for energy investment. As a Commissioner, I will work with colleagues in the legislature and the development community to remove barriers that restrict investment and drive up utility bills. I have a clear track record of always championing policy to bolster Montana’s energy independence. As a Commissioner, I’ll continue working to make sure Montana remains a net energy exporter. Reason #3 – Vision To know where you’re going you have to know where you’ve been.
Despite the promise of wind and solar, the intermittent nature of the resource combined with the lack of energy density and huge amounts of land required means that wind and solar simply can’t form the bedrock of our energy system. For this reason, thermal resources such as natural gas, existing coal generation, and hydropower will remain essential components of our energy mix, until large carbon-free resources such as hydrogen and nuclear reach commercial viability. Reason #4 – Listening to Your Concerns
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| —Jeffrey Welborn’s campaign website (2024)[14] | ||
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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2022
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In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session. |
2021
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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29.
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2020
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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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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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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
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.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Welborn was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee
- Committee on Committees, Vice Chair
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Senate Natural Resources Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
2021-2022
Welborn was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee on Committees
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Natural Resources Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Welborn was assigned to the following committees:
- Natural Resources and Transportation Committee
- Committee on Committees
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Senate Natural Resources Committee, Chair
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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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| • Long-Range Planning |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Welborn served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Administration, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Welborn served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Welborn served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Education |
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Welborn served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • Human Services |
See also
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External links
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Candidate Montana Public Service Commission District 3 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Jeffrey Welborn for Montana, "MEET JEFF," accessed September 17, 2024
- ↑ 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, "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, "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, "Jeffrey's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jeff Welborn for Montana, “HOME,” accessed September 17, 2024
- ↑ 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 James Brown (R) |
Montana Public Service Commission District 3 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 36 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 72 2009-2017 |
Succeeded by - |
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