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Mike Cuffe
2019 - Present
2027
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Mike Cuffe (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Cuffe (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Cuffe was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2011 to 2019. In the 2013-2014 session, Clark served as a House majority whip.
Biography
Cuffe earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Montana. His professional experience includes working as an owner of Big Sky Publications and in marketing services at Copy Shop Business.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cuffe was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Senate State Administration Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Cuffe was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate State Administration Committee
2019-2020
Cuffe was assigned to the following committees:
- Long-Range Planning Committee, Vice Chair
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Senate State Administration Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Legislative Administration, Vice chair |
| • Long-Range Planning, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cuffe served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Long-Range Planning, Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Cuffe served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules |
| • Natural Resources and Transportation, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cuffe served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources and Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 1
Incumbent Mike Cuffe won election in the general election for Montana State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Cuffe (R) | 100.0 | 7,586 |
| Total votes: 7,586 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 1
Incumbent Mike Cuffe advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 1 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cuffe | 100.0 | 3,973 |
| Total votes: 3,973 | |||
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2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 1
Mike Cuffe defeated Austen Lee Nelson in the general election for Montana State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cuffe (R) | 83.2 | 7,333 |
| Austen Lee Nelson (L) | 16.8 | 1,484 | ||
| Total votes: 8,817 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 1
Mike Cuffe advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 1 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cuffe | 100.0 | 4,419 |
| Total votes: 4,419 | |||
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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 Mike Cuffe defeated David McGarry in the Montana House of Representatives District 2 general election.[1][2]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Cuffe Incumbent |
78.72% | 3,829 | |
| Democratic | David McGarry | 21.28% | 1,035 | |
| Total Votes | 4,864 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
David McGarry ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 2 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David McGarry (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Cuffe ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 2 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Cuffe Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Steven Benson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mike Cuffe was unopposed in the Republican primary. Cuffe defeated Benson in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cuffe Incumbent |
76.9% | 2,887 | |
| Democratic | Steven Benson | 23.1% | 867 | |
| Total Votes | 3,754 | |||
2012
Cuffe won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 2. Cuffe ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated write-in candidate Phillip O. Grassley in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cuffe Incumbent |
99.7% | 4,183 | |
| Independent | Phillip Grassley (write-in) | 0.3% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 4,195 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Cuffe won election to the Montana House of Representatives, defeating Tim Linehan. Cuffe defeated Matt Charlton in the June 8 primary by a margin of 1,169-747.[11][12]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 2 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Cuffe (R)
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2,767 | |||
| Tim Linehan (D) | 1,190 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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2022
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In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session. |
2021
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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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2018
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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.
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2016
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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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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. |
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chas Vincent (R) |
Montana State Senate District 1 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Buncombe County Schools school board District 1 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by - |
