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Kenneth Hansen
Kenneth Hansen (b. October 15, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 17 from 2007 to 2011. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
Hansen attended Montana State University-Northern in 1972. He then attended Montana State University in 1974.
Hansen was the owner of Hansen Farms from 1975 to 2002.
Hansen joined the Montana State Senate in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 17th District.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Committee, Montana Senate
- Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
On November 7, 2006, Hansen won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Richard Cronk (R).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 17 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kenneth Hansen (D)
|
3,886 | |||
| Richard Cronk (R) | 2,422 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Hansen and his wife, Renee, have five children.
External links
- Kenneth Hansen's official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana Senate District 17 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Rowlie Hutton |
