Jenny Eck
Jenny Eck (Democratic Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 79. Eck assumed office on January 7, 2013. Eck left office on January 6, 2019.
Eck (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 79. Eck did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 6, 2018.
Eck served as House minority leader from 2017 to 2019.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eck served on the following committees:
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| • Rules |
| • Judiciary |
| • Human Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Eck served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
Campaign themes
2012
Eck's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
You deserve a representative who will fight for affordable health care, small businesses, good-paying jobs, and quality education for all....
We can and should do more to protect consumers, seniors, working families, the environment—all the things that make Montana great....
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
On June 19, 2018, Jane Eck announced that she was no longer seeking re-election in November's general election.
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Robert Farris-Olsen won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Farris-Olsen (D) | 100.0 | 4,149 | |
| Total votes: 4,149 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jenny Eck (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Jenny Eck advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jenny Eck | 100.0 | 2,006 |
| Total votes: 2,006 | |||
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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 Jenny Eck ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 79 general election.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Jenny Eck Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Jenny Eck ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 79 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 79 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jenny Eck Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. District 82 incumbent Jenny Eck was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ric Tenneson was unopposed in the Republican primary but was disqualified for failing to file campaign finances. John Perkins was named as Tenneson's replacement. Eck defeated Perkins in the general election.[6] Incumbent Chuck Hunter (D) ran in District 83.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jenny Eck Incumbent |
61.2% | 2,712 | |
| Republican | John Perkins | 38.8% | 1,721 | |
| Total Votes | 4,433 | |||
2012
Eck won election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 82. Eck defeated Donald Jones and Don Judge in the June 5 primary election and defeated Samuel J. Hunthausen (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jenny Eck |
54.1% | 2,789 | |
| Republican | Samuel Hunthausen | 45.9% | 2,365 | |
| Total Votes | 5,154 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jenny Eck |
53.5% | 800 |
| Don Judge | 29.6% | 442 |
| Donald Jones | 16.9% | 252 |
| Total Votes | 1,494 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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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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Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Jenny Eck for HD 82, "Why I'm Running," accessed October 18, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Associated Press, "Commissioner removes 5 from election ballot," August 15, 2014
- ↑ 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, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ 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 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 Mike Menahan (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 82 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Robert Farris-Olsen |
