Robert Farris-Olsen
Robert Farris-Olsen (Democratic Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 79. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Farris-Olsen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 79. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Farris-Olsen was assigned to the following committees:
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, Vice Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Natural Resources Committee
- House Rules Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Farris-Olsen was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee
- House Natural Resources Committee
- House Rules Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Robert Farris-Olsen did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Robert Farris-Olsen defeated Dennison Rivera in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Farris-Olsen (D) | 55.5 | 3,749 | |
 | Dennison Rivera (R)  | 44.5 | 3,006 | |
| Total votes: 6,755 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Robert Farris-Olsen defeated Ed Coleman in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Farris-Olsen | 57.6 | 1,371 | |
| Ed Coleman | 42.4 | 1,011 | ||
| Total votes: 2,382 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Dennison Rivera advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennison Rivera | 100.0 | 1,519 |
| Total votes: 1,519 | |||
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2018
House District 79
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Robert Farris-Olsen won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Farris-Olsen (D) | 100.0 | 4,149 | |
| Total votes: 4,149 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jenny Eck (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Jenny Eck advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jenny Eck | 100.0 | 2,006 |
| Total votes: 2,006 | |||
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House District 81
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Mary Caferro won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Caferro (D) | 100.0 | 3,794 |
| Total votes: 3,794 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Mary Caferro defeated Robert Farris-Olsen in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Caferro | 52.8 | 1,024 |
| Robert Farris-Olsen | 47.2 | 915 | ||
| Total votes: 1,939 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Montana House of Representatives District 79 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jenny Eck (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 79 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Laura Smith (D) |
