Seth Berglee
Seth Berglee (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 58. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Berglee (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 58. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Berglee was assigned to the following committees:
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Legislative Administration Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Education Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Berglee was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee
- House Legislative Administration Committee
- House Rules 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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| • Education, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berglee served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Human Services |
| • Agriculture |
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
2022
Seth Berglee was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee defeated Betsy Scanlin in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Seth Berglee (R) | 65.6 | 4,587 |
 | Betsy Scanlin (D) | 34.4 | 2,402 | |
| Total votes: 6,989 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Betsy Scanlin advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Betsy Scanlin | 100.0 | 1,477 |
| Total votes: 1,477 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Seth Berglee | 100.0 | 2,710 |
| Total votes: 2,710 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee defeated Anna Drew in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Seth Berglee (R) | 59.1 | 3,540 |
 | Anna Drew (D) | 40.9 | 2,452 | |
| Total votes: 5,992 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Deborah Brewer (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Anna Drew advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Drew | 100.0 | 1,166 |
| Total votes: 1,166 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Seth Berglee | 100.0 | 1,905 |
| Total votes: 1,905 | |||
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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 Seth Berglee defeated Mike Crabtree in the Montana House of Representatives District 58 general election.[1][2]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Seth Berglee Incumbent |
63.21% | 3,746 | |
| Democratic | Mike Crabtree | 36.79% | 2,180 | |
| Total Votes | 5,926 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Mike Crabtree ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mike Crabtree (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Seth Berglee ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 58 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Seth Berglee 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. Mitzi Vorachek was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Seth Berglee defeated Julie Bauwens Jones in the Republican primary. Berglee defeated Vorachek in the general election. Incumbent Krayton Kerns (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Seth Berglee |
59.7% | 2,774 | |
| Democratic | Mitzi Vorachek | 40.3% | 1,871 | |
| Total Votes | 4,645 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Seth Berglee |
55.3% | 881 |
| Julie Bauwens Jones | 44.7% | 713 |
| Total Votes | 1,594 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Berglee's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | I am passionate about creating quality employment opportunities for Montanans. I believe less federal ownership of state lands, reduced government involvement, and fewer regulations for small businesses will get Montana back on track. Maintaining our gun rights, encouraging responsible energy development, and protecting the sanctity of life and marriage will strengthen Montana overall. It is my conviction that decisions about Montana need to be made by Montanans who know and understand the needs of our state. Although many outside groups call themselves conservationists, they do not have the vested interest in or the understanding of the land and environment that we farmers and ranchers do.
I would like to see Montana encourage the responsible development of our natural resources. We have an untapped abundance of oil, natural gas, coal, timber, and precious metals yet we are near the bottom in mean household income. I would like to see that change. By utilizing the technologies we have we can safely and effectively harness these resources with little to no negative impact on the environment or our communities. The suppressing effect of government regulations and taxes stifles our economy and robs my generation of opportunities to stay in state. Strong communities are the first step in building the state, and consequently, our nation. I am running for office because when Montanans like us join together we can move towards a stronger community based on common values and beliefs. I believe my experience and knowledge of our state and country will allow me to effectively confront the ideas hindering and weakening our state. I understand what is at stake and will not be swayed by ideas or interests that would hurt or hinder Montana. I adhere to the constitution as laid out by the founding fathers. That it is to be of the people, by the people, and for the people. It is my desire to serve to that end in Montana.[10][11] |
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2022
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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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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2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2016 Republican National Convention
- See also: Republican National Convention, 2016
| Seth Berglee | |
| Republican National Convention, 2016 | |
| Status: | Delegate |
| State: | Montana |
| Bound to: | Donald Trump |
| Delegates to the RNC 2016 | |
| Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • Delegate rules by state • State election law and delegates • Delegates by state | |
Berglee was a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Montana. All 27 delegates from Montana were bound by state party rules to support Donald Trump at the convention.[12] As of July 13, 2016, Trump had approximately 1,542 delegates. The winner of the Republican nomination needed the support of 1,237 delegates. Trump formally won the nomination on July 19, 2016.
Delegate rules
Delegates from Montana to the 2016 Republican National Convention were elected at the state convention in May 2016 and allocated to the winner of the statewide primary. Montana's delegates were bound on the first ballot unless their candidate's name was not placed in nomination at the convention.
Montana primary results
- See also: Presidential election in Montana, 2016
| Montana Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Delegates | |
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Donald Trump |
73.7% | 115,594 | 27 | |
| Ted Cruz | 9.4% | 14,682 | 0 | |
| John Kasich | 6.9% | 10,777 | 0 | |
| Jeb Bush | 2.1% | 3,274 | 0 | |
| Marco Rubio | 3.3% | 5,192 | 0 | |
| Other | 4.7% | 7,369 | 0 | |
| Totals | 156,888 | 27 | ||
| Source: The New York Times and Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Delegate allocation
Montana had 27 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, three were district-level delegates (representing the state's single congressional district), and 21 served as at-large delegates. Montana's district and at-large delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the plurality winner of the statewide primary vote received all of the state's district and at-large delegates.[13][14]
In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were required to pledge their support to the winner of the state's primary.[13][14]
Recent news
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See also
2020 Elections
Additional reading
External links
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Candidate Montana House of Representatives District 58 |
Personal |
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, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Seth Berglee, "About," accessed May 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Montana GOP, "Montana’s National & Alternate Delegates to the Republican National Convention," accessed June 13, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 58 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Brad Barker (R) |
