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Gregory Barkus
Gregory Barkus (b. November 29, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 4 from 2007 to 2011. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
Barkus earned his B.S. from the University of Montana in 1969.
Barkus was a Welder for Great Northern Railroad from 1963 to 1966. He worked for the Bank of Montana System from 1969 to 1971. He became Vice President of the Bank of Montana System in 1971 and worked in that position until 1975. He worked as President of the Bank of Montana System from 1979 to 1981. He has been Senior Vice President of DA Davidson and Company since 1981.
Barkus was elected to the Montana State Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. He was a Majority Whip during his tenure there.
Committee assignments
- Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee, Montana Senate
- Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
- Fish and Game Committee, Montana Senate
- Local Government Committee, Montana Senate
- Rules Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
On November 7, 2006, Barkus won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Gerald Reckin (D).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 4 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gregory Barkus (R)
|
4,113 | |||
| Gerald Reckin (D) | 2,481 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Barkus and his wife, Kathy, have three children.
External links
- Gregory Barkus official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana Senate District 4 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Jon Sonju |
