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John Vincent (Montana)
John Vincent (b. September 16, 1942) was a member of the Montana Public Service Commission representing District 3. Vincent, a Democrat, served from 2009 to 2013. He lost his re-election bid in 2012 to Roger Koopman (R).[1]
Biography
Prior to his involvement in politics, Vincent began teaching in Bozeman Public Schools in 1971, a position he would hold until 2000. Bozeman served multiple terms in the Montana House of Representatives, was Mayor of Bozeman, and Chair of the Gallatin County Commission.
Vincent and his wife, Peggy, have one child.[1]
Education
- B.A. Equivalent, Education, Seattle University, 1971
- B.A., American Government, Seattle University, 1970
Political career
Public Service Commission (2009-2013)
Vincent was first elected to the Montana Public Service Commission on November 4, 2008. He lost his re-election bid in 2012.
Gallatin County Commission (2001-2006)
Vincent served as Chair of the Gallatin County Commission from 2001 – 2006.
Montana House of Representatives (1975-1990)
Vincent was first elected to the Montana House of Representatives in 1975 and served until 1990. During that time he served as Speaker of the House from 1985-1986 and again from 1989-1990.
Elections
2012
Vincent initially considered a run for governor in 2012, but instead sought re-election to District 3 of the Public Service Commission in 2012.[2][3] He defeated Mark Sweeney in the June 5 Democratic primary and lost to Roger Koopman (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Montana Public Service Commission District 3 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Roger Koopman |
50.9% | 52,330 | |
| Democratic | John Vincent Incumbent | 49.1% | 50,513 | |
| Total Votes | 102,843 | |||
| Election results via Montana Secretary of State | ||||
| Montana Public Service Commissioner District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| John Vincent |
50.8% | 9,917 | ||
| Mark Sweeney | 49.2% | 9,592 | ||
| Total Votes | 19,509 | |||
| Election results via The Montana Secretary of State. | ||||
Vincent has said the goal of his second term would be to get the Legislature to alter the law in order to allow the PSC more leeway to protect utility ratepayers.[4]
2008
Vincent won election on November 4, 2008, defeating Republican Alan Olson.[5]
| Montana Public Service Commission District 3, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Vincent |
52.5% | 51,669 | |
| Republican | Alan Olson | 47.5% | 46,728 | |
| Total Votes | 98,397 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
External links
- Montana Public Service Commission - John Vincent
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "John Vincent biography," accessed December 24, 2011
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "Many Montanans scoping out 2012 political races ," June 12, 2011
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "PSC Commissioner John Vincent officially in for re-election," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Helena Independent Record," April 30, 2012
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "November 4, 2008 general election results," accessed December 17, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana Public Service Commission District 3 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Roger Koopman (R) |
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