Tom Berry
Tom Berry is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 40 from 2009 to 2017.
Berry did not seek re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2016 because of term-limits.
Biography
Berry works as a small business owner.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Business and Labor, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Labor, Chair |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2008
The following comes from Berry's website made during his first run:[1]
What Tom Berry Stands For:
- Preserving Property Owner’s Rights
- Promoting Job Growth & Increasing Wages
- Balancing Energy Growth
- Supporting Stronger Education
- Preserving Montana Lifestyles and Values
- Promoting a Meth Free Montana
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
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 Tom Berry (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Barry Usher defeated Sue Olson in the Montana House of Representatives District 40 general election.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 40 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Barry Usher |
66.40% | 3,269 | |
| Democratic | Sue Olson | 33.60% | 1,654 | |
| Total Votes | 4,923 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Edith Sloan ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Edith Sloan (unopposed) | |
Barry Usher defeated Pat Riley and Bruce Hoiland in the Montana House of Representatives District 40 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Barry Usher |
38.36% | 883 | |
| Republican | Pat Riley | 33.67% | 775 | |
| Republican | Bruce Hoiland | 27.98% | 644 | |
| Total Votes | 2,302 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
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. Edith Sloan was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 45 incumbent Tom Berry defeated Ray Gorham in the Republican primary. Berry defeated Sloan in the general election. Incumbent Bill McChesney (D) ran for District 19 of the Montana State Senate.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tom Berry Incumbent |
77.3% | 3,006 | |
| Democratic | Edith Sloan | 22.7% | 881 | |
| Total Votes | 3,887 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tom Berry Incumbent |
60.2% | 1,252 |
| Ray Gorham | 39.8% | 829 |
| Total Votes | 2,081 | |
2012
Berry won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 45. Berry defeated Mark Higgins in the June 5 primary election and defeated Carolee Hagstrom (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Berry Incumbent |
71.5% | 3,252 | |
| Democratic | Carolee Hagstrom | 28.5% | 1,299 | |
| Total Votes | 4,551 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tom Berry Incumbent |
65% | 1,026 |
| Mark Higgins | 35% | 552 |
| Total Votes | 1,578 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Berry won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tom Berry won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 45, receiving 3,168 votes.
Berry raised $5,480 for his campaign.[14]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 45 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Berry (R)
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3,168 | |||
| Henry Plott (D) | 1,053 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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2014
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Campaign website from 2008
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Tom Berry, "About Tom." (dead link)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Tom's 2008 campaign contributions," 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
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 45 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Barry Usher (R) |
