Krayton Kerns
Krayton Kerns, D.V.M. (b. April 26, 1957) is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 2007 to 2015. Kerns is a former Minority Whip. He did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Kerns earned his B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Wyoming in 1979, and his D.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1983. His professional experience includes working as the owner and veterinarian at Beartooth Veterinary Service, veterinarian at Laurel East Veterinary Service, and owner of Double Rafter Cattle Drives.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kerns served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerns served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerns served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2012
Kerns won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 58. Kerns ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Cole Olson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Krayton Kerns Incumbent |
58.5% | 2,665 | |
| Democratic | Cole Olson | 41.5% | 1,889 | |
| Total Votes | 4,554 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Kerns won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Denise DuPont ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 58 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Krayton Kerns (R)
|
2,258 | |||
| Denise DuPont (D) | 1,297 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Krayton Kerns won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 58, receiving 2,345 votes.
Kerns raised $19,182 for his campaign.[5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 58 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Krayton Kerns (R)
|
2,345 | |||
| Don Woerner (D) | 2,319 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2013.
- Lewistown Tea Party — Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
- MEA-MFT — Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on conservative and environmental issues.
- Montana Contractors' Association — Legislators are scored by the Montana Contractors' Association on their votes on "environmental legislation, worker’s comp issues, repressive labor legislation and unfair business and employment practices."
- Montana Environmental Information Center — Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
- Montana Family Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
- Montana Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored by MontPIRG on their votes on "issues that best advance the public interest here in our state."
- Montana Weed Control Association — Legislators are scored on bills relating to noxious weed management in Montana.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues.
- Northern Plains Resource Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.
In 2012, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Personal
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Kerns and his wife, Druann, have three children.
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
- Office website (63rd session)
- Kerns' website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kerns, Krayton," accessed March 8, 2014
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Montana House of Representatives District 58 2007–2015 |
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