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Niki Sardot
Niki Sardot (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 46. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Sardot (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 50 in 2018. Sardot was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Sardot was a 2016 Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Montana.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 46
Shannon O'Brien defeated Niki Sardot in the general election for Montana State Senate District 46 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shannon O'Brien (D)  | 66.1 | 8,362 |
 | Niki Sardot (R) | 33.9 | 4,296 | |
| Total votes: 12,658 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 46
Shannon O'Brien defeated Alex Gray in the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 46 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shannon O'Brien | 68.2 | 3,519 |
 | Alex Gray | 31.8 | 1,644 | |
| Total votes: 5,163 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 46
Niki Sardot advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 46 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Niki Sardot | 100.0 | 2,126 |
| Total votes: 2,126 | |||
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2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 50
Bryce Bennett defeated Niki Sardot in the general election for Montana State Senate District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bryce Bennett (D) | 72.2 | 8,127 |
| Niki Sardot (R) | 27.8 | 3,130 | |
| Total votes: 11,257 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 50
Bryce Bennett advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 50 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryce Bennett | 100.0 | 3,532 |
| Total votes: 3,532 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 50
Niki Sardot advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 50 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Niki Sardot | 100.0 | 1,001 |
| Total votes: 1,001 | |||
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2016
Sardot ran for Lieutenant Governor of Montana in the 2016 election with running mate Terry Nelson.[1]
| Republican primary for Montana governor and lieutenant governor, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Greg Gianforte and Lesley Robinson |
76.3% | 111,348 | ||
| Terry Nelson and Niki Sardot | 23.7% | 34,600 | ||
| Total Votes | 145,948 | |||
| Election results via Montana Secretary of State 686 of 686 precincts reporting. | ||||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Niki Sardot did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Niki Sardot completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sardot's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Less regulation More jobs Less taxes
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. UN ngo in Montana's 3 cities: Missoula, Helena, Bozeman 2. Wildlands Project takings in Montana 3. Corruption & collusion between Agencies and local governments
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Newt Gingrich, Trey Gowdy
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Who is John Galt?
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
What are the issues of my constituents?
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I'm pitbullish; didn't know why until I learned 'bout my great-great Aunt, Lucretia Coffin -Mother of the Equal Rights Ammendment, follow the 2 Constitutions, follow Leadership of GOP, I see the big picture
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Read the 2,000 bills coming for a vote. Persuasive input on committee s. Listen to constituents. Invite community leaders input.
What legacy would you like to leave?
The true sovereignty of Montana...because we aren't even close. The Montana Constitution states it, but no..
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Kennedy's death.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked at a book company for a year.
What happened on your most awkward date?
Funny now; I was on a blind date, traveling on a ferry shortly after being in a wedding. My hair was done up in 'petals' and baby roses. Standing along the rails next to my stranger/date all of a sudden I was watching my 'fall-hairpiece' floating away from the ferry!! All the people along the rail were laughing out loud...
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My husband is my favorite. 49 years ...on to 50!!
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Montana - it's the paintings by Paxon. I'm an artist, but in awe in the Chambers. The architecture lends to the magnificent work to be performed by the bodies.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
I believe a candidate has to know the issues, the law, the way the legislature works, how a bill moves through, know his leaders; so yes....experience gives a new candidate a huge jump start. I have already had 2 bills go through; one signed by the Governor!
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Paying for Medicaid Expansion. Forest fires due to no management. Expanding jobs through tax and incentives for companies to move to Montana. Keeping our youth in Montana. Drugs free flowing through our towns and highways destroying lives, families, crowding prisons and jails.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
The Governor has been pushing agendas like Sage Grouse Implementation Act when the Dept of Interior didn't list sage grouse as endangered; because it would DESTROY property rights across the United States...Our governor doesn't care about farmers, ranchers and landowners, basically condemning land. The Water Compact and Medicaid Expansion were also jamed through. I was there...unbelievable.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
I do believe relationships build strength.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Not gerrymandering....not the County Commissioners.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Local government Judicial Education Agriculture
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am interested in leadership; best use of time to make a difference, persuasion, change.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Trey Gowdy, Niki Haley, Rob Portman
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Perhaps. I'm 70 years old.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Campaigning, I've repeatedly heard the excitement about Trump and all he's done...promises kept!
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See also
2020 Elections
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