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Jennifer Fielder
2021 - Present
2029
4
Jennifer Fielder (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana Public Service Commission, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 4, 2021. Her current term ends on January 6, 2029.
Fielder (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 4. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jennifer Fielder earned two associate degrees from Wenatchee Valley College and a B.S. from Western State College of Colorado. Her career experience includes working as the CEO of the American Lands Council and owning a business.[1][2][3]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 4
Incumbent Jennifer Fielder defeated Elena Evans in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer Fielder (R) | 54.7 | 69,903 |
 | Elena Evans (Independent) (Write-in)  | 45.3 | 57,897 | |
| Total votes: 127,800 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4
Incumbent Jennifer Fielder advanced from the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Fielder | 100.0 | 31,855 |
| Total votes: 31,855 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Al Dunlap (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fielder in this election.
2020
Public Service Commission
See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2020
General election
General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 4
Jennifer Fielder defeated Monica Tranel in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Fielder (R) | 52.1 | 64,726 |
 | Monica Tranel (D) | 47.9 | 59,481 | |
| Total votes: 124,207 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4
Monica Tranel defeated Daniel Carlino in the Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monica Tranel | 76.9 | 25,888 |
 | Daniel Carlino | 23.1 | 7,786 | |
| Total votes: 33,674 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brett Rosenberg (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4
Jennifer Fielder defeated Will Deschamps and Champ Edmunds in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 4 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Fielder | 44.9 | 16,665 |
| Will Deschamps | 35.1 | 13,040 | ||
 | Champ Edmunds | 20.0 | 7,412 | |
| Total votes: 37,117 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Webb Brown (R)
State Senate
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2020
Jennifer Fielder was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
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 Jennifer Fielder defeated Mark Sheets in the Montana State Senate District 7 general election.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jennifer Fielder Incumbent |
67.20% | 6,761 | |
| Democratic | Mark Sheets | 32.80% | 3,300 | |
| Total Votes | 10,061 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Mark Sheets defeated Elizabeth Retallick and Terry Caldwell in the Montana State Senate District 7 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Montana State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mark Sheets |
54.27% | 819 | |
| Democratic | Elizabeth Retallick | 29.42% | 444 | |
| Democratic | Terry Caldwell | 16.30% | 246 | |
| Total Votes | 1,509 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jennifer Fielder defeated Glenn Ferren in the Montana State Senate District 7 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Montana State Senate, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jennifer Fielder Incumbent |
64.38% | 2,594 | |
| Republican | Glenn Ferren | 35.62% | 1,435 | |
| Total Votes | 4,029 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Fielder won election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 7. Fielder defeated Rick Seemann in the June 5 primary election and defeated Mark Sheets (D) and John Marshall (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Fielder |
56.3% | 5,736 | |
| Democratic | Mark Sheets | 36.1% | 3,682 | |
| Libertarian | John Marshall | 7.6% | 779 | |
| Total Votes | 10,197 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jennifer Fielder |
51.8% | 1,899 |
| Rick Seemann | 48.2% | 1,768 |
| Total Votes | 3,667 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jennifer Fielder did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jennifer Fielder did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Fielder's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
•Spend public funds wisely and eliminate unnecessary taxes, regulations, & bureaucracy
•Protect citizens, families, & private property from government & corporate intrusion
•Foster reliable economic conditions & private sector job opportunities
•Promote responsible management, harvest, & use of natural resources
•Maintain safe food, water, & air for present & future generations
•Advocate cost effective education with local control & parental choice
•Defend lawful hunting, fishing, trapping, and gun rights
•Keep public lands open to the public
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State legislative tenure
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2020
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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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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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2019-2020
Fielder was assigned to the following committees:
- Fish and Game Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Local Government Committee
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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| • Fish and Game, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fielder served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Legislative Administration, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Fielder served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
See also
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External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Committee to Elect Jennifer Fielder for Senate District 7, "My Qualifications," accessed October 9, 2012
- ↑ Montana Public Service Commission, "Commissioners," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Jennifer Fielder for Montana, "Meet Jennifer," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Committee to Elect Jennifer Fielder for Senate District 7, "My Key Goals," accessed October 9, 2012
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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| Preceded by Bob Lake (R) |
Montana Public Service Commission District 4 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 7 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Bob Brown (R) |
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