Jon Knokey

Jon Knokey

Republican Party

Prior offices

Montana House of Representatives District 65

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Last election

June 2, 2020

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Jon Knokey (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 65. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 6, 2019.

Knokey (Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Montana. He lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.

Knokey filed for lieutenant governor on a joint ticket with governor candidate Tim Fox (R).

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Health and Human Services

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2020

See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020

Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)

Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Montana

Kristen Juras defeated Casey Schreiner, John Nesper, and Darren Hall in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Montana on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen Juras (R)	54.4	328,548
		Casey Schreiner (D)	41.6	250,860
	Submit photo	John Nesper (L)	4.0	24,179
	Submit photo	Darren Hall (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	21

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 603,608
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Thomas (G)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana

Casey Schreiner defeated Buzz Mattelin in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Schreiner	54.9	81,527
	Submit photo	Buzz Mattelin	45.1	67,066

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 148,593
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana

Kristen Juras defeated Jon Knokey and Kenneth Bogner in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen Juras	53.4	119,247
		Jon Knokey	27.3	60,823
		Kenneth Bogner	19.3	43,080

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 223,150
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Green primary election

Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana

Joshua Thomas advanced from the Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joshua Thomas	100.0	713

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 713
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. John Nesper advanced from the Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Montana.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Roger Roots (L)

2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 65

Christopher Pope defeated Jane Gillette in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 65 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Pope (D)	58.0	4,024
		Jane Gillette (R)	42.0	2,909

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,933
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jon Knokey (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 65

Christopher Pope advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 65 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Pope	100.0	1,513

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,513
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 65

Incumbent Jon Knokey advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 65 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jon Knokey	100.0	787

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 787
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2016

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 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.

Jon Knokey defeated incumbent Christopher Pope in the Montana House of Representatives District 65 general election.

Montana House of Representatives, District 65 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jon Knokey	50.45%	3,149
	Democratic	Christopher Pope Incumbent	49.55%	3,093
Total Votes				6,242
Source: Montana Secretary of State

Incumbent Christopher Pope ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 65 Democratic primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 65 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Christopher Pope Incumbent (unopposed)

Jon Knokey ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 65 Republican primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 65 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jon Knokey  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Jon Knokey campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2016	Montana House of Representatives, District 65	Won	$20,882	N/A**
Grand total			$20,882	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2017 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Contrators' Association Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry. Montana Environmental Information Center: 2017 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Christopher Pope (D)	Montana House of Representatives, District 65 2017-2019	Succeeded by Christopher Pope (D)