Nate McConnell
McConnel is a former member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 48. He was appointed on February 28, 2018 by the Missoula County Board of Commissioners and served until his resignation on November 9, 2020.[1]
McConnell is also a former member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 89. He served in that position from 2015-2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McConnell was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Rules Committee
- Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice Committee
- Finance and Claims Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McConnell served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources |
Campaign themes
2014
| “ | As a legislator I will work to promote the following:
Economic Opportunity: Raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid. Education Funding: Quality education for all Montana children. Outdoor Heritage: Preserve Montana's natural beauty and allow access for all.[2][3] |
” |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Nate McConnell defeated Adam Pummill in the general election for Montana State Senate District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nate McConnell (D) | 62.8 | 6,427 |
 | Adam Pummill (R) | 37.2 | 3,813 | |
| Total votes: 10,240 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Nate McConnell advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 48 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate McConnell | 100.0 | 2,461 |
| Total votes: 2,461 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 48
Adam Pummill advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 48 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Pummill | 100.0 | 1,139 |
| Total votes: 1,139 | |||
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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 Nate McConnell defeated Alex Krigsvold in the Montana House of Representatives District 89 general election.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nate McConnell Incumbent |
59.32% | 2,801 | |
| Republican | Alex Krigsvold | 40.68% | 1,921 | |
| Total Votes | 4,722 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Nate McConnell ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 89 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 89 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Nate McConnell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Alex Krigsvold ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 89 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Alex Krigsvold (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. Nate McConnell defeated Lewie Schneller and Sam Thompson in the Democratic primary. McConnell was unopposed in the general election. Incumbent Nancy Ballance (R) ran in District 87.[10][11][12]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nate McConnell |
64.3% | 658 |
| Lewie Schneller | 23.6% | 242 |
| Sam Thompson | 12.1% | 124 |
| Total Votes | 1,024 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2017.
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- Montana AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Montana Audubon — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Contractors' Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry.
- Montana Environmental Information Center — Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
- Montana Farm Bureau Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.
- Montana Human Rights Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- Montana Sportsmen Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.
In 2016, 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 2015.
- Americans for Prosperity - Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- 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 bills relating to conservation and the environment.
- Montana Family Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
- Montana Sportsmen Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills relating to public land management and wildlife issues.
- 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.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, McConnell's endorsements included:[13]
- Montana Conservation Voters
- Former state Sen. Ron Erickson (D)
- Former state Sen. Betsy Hands (D)
- State Rep. Nancy Wilson (D)
- State Rep. Ellie Hill (D)
- Missoula Mayor John Engen (D)
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Senate
- Montana State Senate District 48
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives District 89
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KPVI, "Sen. Nate McConnell resigns", November 10, 2020
- ↑ Nate McConnell Democrat for House District 89, homepage," accessed May 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 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, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Nate McDonnell Democrat for House District 89, "Endorsements," accessed May 21, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cynthia Wolken |
Montana State Senate District 48 2018-2020 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 89 2015-2018 |
Succeeded by Dave Severson (D) |
