Joel Boniek
Joel Boniek (b. June 29, 1961) was a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Montana in the 2012 election. He ran on a ticket with Bob Fanning. The two finished last in the June 5th primary.[1]
Boniek served previously in the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 61st District from 2008 to 2011.
Political career
Montana House of Representatives (2008-2011)
While a member of the Montana House of Representatives, Boniek served on the following committees:[2]
Elections
2012
Boniek sought the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor of Montana. He and his running mate, Bob Fanning, finished last in the June 5th Republican primary election.[1]
2010
Boniek ran for re-election to the District 61 seat in 2010, but lost in the June 8 primary to John Esp by a margin of 1,512-1,347. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. His opponent filed a political practices complaint in Dec. 2012, alleging that Boniek's campaign coordinated illegally with the Western Traditions Partnership, now known as the American Traditions Partnership.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Joel Boniek ran unopposed and won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 61, receiving 3,438 votes.
Boniek raised $9,887 for his campaign.[4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 61 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joel Boniek (R)
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3,438 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana State House District 61 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by John Esp |
