Dennis Lenz

Dennis Lenz

Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 53rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2, 2017
Preceded by	Sarah Laszloffy
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 50th district
In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Tom McGillvray
Succeeded by	Virginia Court

Personal details
Born	Dennis Robert Lenz
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Deanna
Children	2

Dennis Robert Lenz is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 53rd district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in January 2017. Lenz had previously served in the House from 2013 to 2015.

Education[]

Lenz earned a certificate in pastoral ministry from the Yellowstone Valley Bible Institute and another in ranch management from Texas Christian University.^[1]

Career[]

Since 1984, Lenz has worked as a self-employed farmer. From 1984 to 2016, he was a captain in the Billings Fire Department.^[2] Lenz was a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in 2010, losing to incumbent Democrat Margaret MacDonald. He ran again in 2013, defeating Democratic nominee Deborah Willis. He served for one term and was defeated by Democrat Jessica Karjala in 2014. Lenz was re-elected to his old seat in 2016, defeating Jordan Matney.^[3]

Personal life[]

Lenz and his wife, Deanna, have two children.^[2]

References[]

^ Dennis Lenz's Biography
^ ^a ^b "Dennis Lenz HD 53". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
^ "Dennis Lenz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.

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