Jason Ward
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Jason Ward was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the At-Large Congressional District of Montana. Ward was defeated by Kim Gillan in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012.[1]
Biography
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Ward is a road construction manager and farmer. He was born in Crow Agency and raised in Martinsdale and Wyola. He graduated from Tongue River high school in 1996.[2]
Elections
2012
Ward ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Montana's At-large District. He faced Kim Gillan, Diane Smith, Dave Strohmaier, Rob Stutz, Franke Wilmer and Sam Rankin in the Democratic primary. Ward was defeated by Kim Gillan in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012.[1][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Kim Gillan |
31% | 25,077 |
| Diane Smith | 15.6% | 12,618 |
| Dave Strohmaier | 14.1% | 11,366 |
| Rob Stutz | 3.2% | 2,586 |
| Franke Wilmer | 18.4% | 14,836 |
| Sam Rankin | 11.6% | 9,382 |
| Jason Ward | 6.1% | 4,959 |
| Total Votes | 80,824 | |
See also
- Montana's At-Large Congressional District elections, 2012
- Montana's At-Large Congressional District
- United States House of Representatives
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Indian Country article about fundraiser
- Billings Gazette Q&A
- Billings Gazette article on Ward's fundraising efforts
Footnotes
Senators
Steve Daines (R)
Tim Sheehy (R)
Representatives
District 1
Ryan Zinke (R)
District 2
Troy Downing (R)
Republican Party (4)
