Robert Wagner, Montana Representative
Robert "Bob" Wagner was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 71 of the Montana House of Representatives.[1] Wagner is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 71st District from 2009 to 2013.
Biography
Wagner's professional experience includes working as a landscape contractor and sailor.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wagner served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Vice Chair
- Education
- Judiciary
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wagner served on these committees:
Issues
Arts council
Supporters of the Montana Arts Council made their case for funding in front of lawmakers during a Joint Subcommittee on Education meeting in early January 2011. The organization receives around $450,000 a year from the general fund, another $200,000 from the coal tax, and $800,000 from the federal government, according to Montana Arts Council Executive Director Arlynn Fishbaugh.
Fishbaugh said a push to eliminate the Arts Council around 1994 resulted in the group refocusing their efforts.
“For something to be worthy of state investment, there has to be a return on public investment funds,” she said.
The arts bring in $4.5 million in tax revenue to the state, Fishbaugh told legislators. Wagner requested the organization provide figures about how much the state provided in tax refunds for art donations. Wagner said he understood the value of the arts.
"The structure of how we fund it has to make business sense,” said Wagner.
Democrat Senator Brad Hamlett said the testimony from Arts Council supporters was “very compelling.”
“Keeping kids engaged in school is very important,” Hamlett said.[2]
Elections
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. Johanna Lester was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Ray Shaw defeated Bob Wagner in the Republican primary. Shaw defeated Lester in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ray Shaw Incumbent |
73.9% | 3,385 | |
| Democratic | Johanna Lester | 26.1% | 1,196 | |
| Total Votes | 4,581 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ray Shaw Incumbent |
59.3% | 1,307 |
| Bob Wagner | 40.7% | 897 |
| Total Votes | 2,204 | |
2012
Wagner ran in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 71. Wagner was defeated by Ray L. Shaw in the June 5 primary election.[6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ray L. Shaw |
45.9% | 1,040 |
| Bob Wagner Incumbent | 43.8% | 992 |
| Robert Kennedy | 10.3% | 233 |
| Total Votes | 2,265 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Wagner won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He defeated Les Gilman and Ray Shaw in the June 8 primary. No one has filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robert Wagner won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 71, receiving 3,148 votes.
Wagner raised $6,315 for his campaign.[7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 71 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Wagner (R)
|
3,148 | |||
| Kim Miller (D) | 2,748 | |||
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Personal
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Wagner and his wife, Christene, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives District 72
External links
- Montana House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Wagner
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ "Arts council makes funding case," Montana Watchdog, January 5, 2011
- ↑ 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, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Wagner, Bob," accessed May 21, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 71 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ray Shaw (R) |
