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Leonard Williams (Montana)
Leonard Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 3. Williams lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Leonard Williams’ career experience includes working as an electrician and inside wireman. Williams served as a union member delegate to the executive board of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 233 Butte, Helena and Great Falls.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Jeffrey Welborn defeated Leonard Williams in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Welborn (R) | 61.8 | 77,213 |
 | Leonard Williams (D) | 38.2 | 47,688 | |
| Total votes: 124,901 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Leonard Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leonard Williams | 100.0 | 21,609 |
| Total votes: 21,609 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Jeffrey Welborn defeated Suzzann Nordwick and Rob Elwood in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Welborn | 39.4 | 13,406 |
 | Suzzann Nordwick | 38.7 | 13,166 | |
 | Rob Elwood | 21.8 | 7,422 | |
| Total votes: 33,994 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Leonard Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Williams’ campaign website stated the following:
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Issues On the Issues I am running for the Public Service Commission District 3 Seat to bring public service back to the Public Service Commission, and to be the voice of its Constituents, to provide fair and balanced representation in the Commission due to its recent structured gerrymandering to keep your voice being heard in the Great State of Montana. Values Montana Values Montana values that will guide me in my decision making process are one of no fear of change, to analyze the situation understand the consequence and do the right thing, preserve the environment for our families and future generations of our Treasure state, we will stand together and find ways to adapt and overcome the situation at hand. Like life on the ranch, farm, construction, mining and timber industries, change happens fast and so we must remain vigilant, look ahead and must not falter. We are blessed with many resources, we must make decisions to use them wisely and conservatively. Leadership Why I’m running I am running for the Public Service Commission District 3 Seat to bring public service back to the Public Service Commission, and to be the voice of its Constituents, to provide fair and balanced representation in the Commission due to its recent structured gerrymandering to keep your voice being heard in the Great State of Montana.[2] |
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| —Leonard Williams’ campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Montana Public Service Commission District 3 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Lenny Williams for PSC District 3, "About Lenny," accessed September 17, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lenny Williams for PSC District 3, “On the Issues,” accessed September 17, 2024
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