Jesse O'Hara
Jesse O'Hara (b. November 15, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 18 from 2007 to 2015. O'Hara did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
O'Hara earned his B.A. from the University of Montana-Missoula in 1966, and his M.A. from Montana State University-Billings in 1975. He is also certified as a school superintendent.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, O'Hara served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • State Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Hara served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Administration, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Hara served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • State Administration, Vice Chair |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
Campaign themes
2012
When asked by KRTV in Great Falls what the top issue for his district was, O'Hara responded, "If we get our economy rolling a little bit more...and I think we're in a better state than most because of our oil and gas and our natural resources. Coal has got some big potential, if we don't damage that. I think the economy and jobs is number one and I think most people would agree with that."[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Jesse O'Hara endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2012
O'Hara won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 18. O'Hara defeated Randy Pinocci in the June 5 primary election and defeated Colter McCarty (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
66.1% | 3,412 | |
| Democratic | Colter McCarty | 33.9% | 1,752 | |
| Total Votes | 5,164 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
55.5% | 1,186 |
| Randy Pinocci | 44.5% | 950 |
| Total Votes | 2,136 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, O'Hara won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jesse O'Hara won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 18, receiving 3,516 votes.
O'Hara raised $17,105 for his campaign.[7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 18, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jesse O'Hara Incumbent |
67.1% | 3,516 | |
| Democratic | Laura McGee | 32.9% | 1,722 | |
| Total Votes | 5,238 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2013.
- Lewistown Tea Party — Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
- MEA-MFT — Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on conservative and environmental issues.
- Montana Contractors' Association — Legislators are scored by the Montana Contractors' Association on their votes on "environmental legislation, worker’s comp issues, repressive labor legislation and unfair business and employment practices."
- Montana Environmental Information Center — Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
- Montana Family Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
- Montana Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored by MontPIRG on their votes on "issues that best advance the public interest here in our state."
- Montana Weed Control Association — Legislators are scored on bills relating to noxious weed management in Montana.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues.
- Northern Plains Resource Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.
In 2012, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Personal
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O'Hara and his wife, Julie, have two children.[1]
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 (63rd session)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2000, 1996, 1990
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Jesse O'Hara's Biography," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ KRTV, "Candidate Profiles: McCarty, O'Hara in HD 18," October 12, 2012. accessed October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Montana Leadership Team," March 6, 2012
- ↑ 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 General Election Legislative Canvass," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "O'Hara, Jesse," accessed March 8, 2014
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Montana House of Representatives District 18 2007–2015 |
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