Larry Jent
Larry Jent (b. December 20, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 32 from 2007 to 2015. Jent did not seek re-election in 2014. He also served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007.
Jent ran as a Democrat for attorney general of Montana in the 2016 elections. He was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Jent earned his B.S. from United States Military Academy in 1973, and his J.D. from the University of Colorado in 1983. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and fishing guide. Jent served in the Montana Army National Guard.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jent served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • State Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jent served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Rules |
| • State Administration |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jent served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Fish and Game |
| • Judiciary |
| • State Administration |
Elections
2016
- See also: Montana Attorney General election, 2016
Jent ran as a Democrat for attorney general of Montana in the 2016 elections. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and competed with incumbent Republican Tim Fox, also unopposed in his party's primary, in the November 8 general election.
Incumbent Tim Fox defeated Larry Jent in the Montana attorney general election.
| Montana Attorney General, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tim Fox Incumbent |
67.67% | 332,766 | |
| Democratic | Larry Jent | 32.33% | 158,970 | |
| Total Votes | 491,736 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Larry Jent ran unopposed in the Montana Democratic primary for attorney general.
| Montana Democratic primary for attorney general, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Larry Jent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 102,171 |
| Total Votes (686 of 686 precincts reporting) | 102,171 | |
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||
2012
- See also: Montana gubernatorial election, 2012
Jent declared his intention to run for Governor of Montana in the 2012 election, but withdrew from the race on March 8, 2012.[1][2]
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Jent won election to the Montana State Senate, defeating Michael Comstock. He had no primary opposition.[3][4]
| Montana State Senate, District 32 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Jent (D)
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4,753 | |||
| Michael Comstock (R) | 4,108 | |||
2006
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Jent won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Art Wittich (R).[5]
| Montana State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Jent (D)
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5,413 | |||
| Art Wittich (R) | 4,227 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website (63rd session)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1994, 1992, 1990
Footnotes
- ↑ Belgrade News, "Bozeman senator files to run for governor," April 12, 2011. accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ KPAX.com, "Democrat Larry Jent drops out of race for governor," March 9, 2012. accessed February 8, 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 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2006 General Legislative Election Results," accessed March 8, 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 - |
Montana State Senate District 32 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Jedediah Hinkle (R) |
