Lee Randall
Lee Randall is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2009 to 2017. Randall served as Speaker Pro Tempore from 2015 to 2016.
Randall did not seek re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2016 because of term-limits.
Biography
Randall's professional experience includes working as a teacher.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Randall served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules |
| • Taxation |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Randall served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Taxation |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Randall served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Taxation |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Randall served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Taxation |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2012
Randall's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[1]
Taxes: The more taxes that are sent to Helena, the more Helena will spend and the more government will grow. I am a strong advocate of less taxes and smaller government.
Education: Everyone should get a good education. There will always be inequities in funding, and I am working with other representatives to correct our problems. But education funding while important is not the answer to all of our problems. Washington D.C. spends more money per student then any other state and their students test 50th in the nation.
Healthcare: With the passage of the National healthcare bill our Healthcare freedom is under attack. Ben Franklin said "Any country that gives up freedom for security with gain neither." While some reform is needed, this monstrosity of a bill will only drive us closer to complete nationalized healthcare. I will personally stand up and sponsor/cosponsor a bill that will nullify the federal law.
Energy: We import large quantities of energy, not only is this costly but a threat to national security. If the middle east were to shut oil supplies off our economy could be put on a stand still almost over night. I have publicly expressed my support for the Otter Creek coal mine. I will continue to support home grown job creating natural resource development just like this.
Man-Caused Global Warming: If there was any doubt that man made caused global warming has a hoax, the recent climate gate scandals and NASA admitting they falsified data, should pretty well seal the deal. The Cap & Tax legislation is a scheme to add more government control on private business & industry. If this legislation every takes hold, Montana businesses & workers will be on the blunt end of a stick beating them penniless.
Jobs and Wages: Three industries drive Montana's economics, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Tourism. I have consistently voted to protect the well being of our states economic drivers. Furthermore, I will fight to end the increasing burdensome regulations and taxes on our industries that create jobs.
Gun Ownership: I co-sponsored the Montana Made Firearms Law, I am a firm believer in the 2nd amendment and its intentions of allow every law abiding citizen the right to own and defend themselves with a firearm without regulation, tax, or license.
Abortion: I am Pro-Life. We all have the right to life and to take that away from an innocent defenseless person is a terrible mistake.
States Rights: The Federal government is continuing to pass legislation that is destroying the sovereignty of the states. The 10th amendment is being trampled. Thomas Jefferson wrote "When all government shall be drawn to Washington as the center of all power, it will render powerless the checks provided and will become as venal and oppressive as the government from which we separated." I will stand up to the feds and help restore the balance of power in which it was intended.
Sponsored legislation
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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. Incumbent Lee Randall (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Incumbent Bill Harris defeated Judi Cramer in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 general election.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Harris Incumbent |
85.28% | 4,831 | |
| Democratic | Judi Cramer | 14.72% | 834 | |
| Total Votes | 5,665 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Judi Cramer ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Judi Cramer (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bill Harris defeated Luther Waterland in the Montana House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Harris Incumbent |
54.75% | 1,706 | |
| Republican | Luther Waterland | 45.25% | 1,410 | |
| Total Votes | 3,116 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Dixie Rieger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 39 incumbent Lee Randall was unopposed in the Republican primary. Randall defeated Rieger in the general election. Incumbent Scott Staffanson (R) ran in District 35.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lee Randall Incumbent |
80.1% | 3,629 | |
| Democratic | Dixie Rieger | 19.9% | 902 | |
| Total Votes | 4,531 | |||
2012
Randall won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 39. Randall ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Randall won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He defeated Jesse Barnhart in the June 8 primary by a margin of 1,717-1,012. Cody Drew ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 39 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lee Randall (R)
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3,253 | |||
| Cody Drew (D) | 765 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lee Randall ran unopposed and won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 39, receiving 3,503 votes.
Randall raised $4,304 for his campaign.[14]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 39 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lee Randall (R)
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3,503 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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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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Personal
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Randall and his wife, Michelle, have one child.
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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
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Lee Randall for Montana House District 39, "Issues," accessed October 17, 2012
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Lee's 2008 campaign contributions," 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 House of Representatives District 39 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Bill Harris (R) |
