Jerry Black
Jerry Black (b. August 30, 1935) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 14 from 2007 to 2011. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
Black received his diploma from Shelby High School in 1953. He then attended Montana State University, Bozeman.
Black has worked as owner/operator of Roustabout Oil Magazine, Idaho Triangle Travel Agency, and a fast food restaurant. He has been owner/manager of KSEN-KZIN Radio from 1955 to 2002.
Black joined the Montana State Senate in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 14th District.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Committees, Montana Senate
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Montana Senate
- State Administration Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
On November 7, 2006, Black won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Trudy Laas Skari (D).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 14 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jerry Black (R)
|
5,707 | |||
| Trudy Laas Skari (D) | 2,403 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Black and his wife, Billiette, have six children.
External links
- Jerry Black personal website
- Jerry Black's official 2010 campaign website for Public Service Commission
- Jerry Black's official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana Senate District 14 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Llew Jones |
