Gerald Bennett
Gerald Bennett | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 5, 2009 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Heinert |
Succeeded by | Steve Gunderson |
County Commissioner of Lincoln County for District 2 | |
Assumed office January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Greg Larson |
Personal details | |
Born | Fairbanks, Alaska | August 15, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Malia Bennett |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Libby, Montana |
Other names | Gerald A. Bennett, Jerry Bennett |
Gerald 'Jerry' Bennett (born August 15, 1956) was an American politician from Montana. Bennett is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 1.
Early life[]
On August 15, 1956, Bennett was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. Bennett's grandfather and father lived in Lincoln County, Montana. In 1974, Bennett graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana.[1][2]
Career[]
Bennett has worked for companies including St. Regis Paper Co., W.R. Grace, Taylor Logging, Sunrise Rental, Valley Motor and S.J. Orr Service.[1]
As a businessman, Bennett owned and operated septic service and portable toilet rental business.[1]
On November 4, 2008, Bennett won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1, which includes Libby, Montana. Bennett defeated Eileen J. Carney and Freeman W. Johnson with 59.65% of the votes.[3] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Bennett won the election and continued serving District 1. Bennett defeated Eileen J. Carney with 71.34% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Bennett won the election unopposed, and continued serving District 1.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Bennett won the election and continued serving District 1. Bennett defeated Donald Coats with 75.68% of the votes.[6][7][8]
Bennett served as a Majority Whip during the 2015–2016 session.[9]
On November 8, 2016, Bennett was elected as a member of Lincoln County Commission for District 2. Bennett defeated Rhoda Cargill.[10][2]
Personal life[]
Bennett's wife is Malia Bennett. They have two children, Coby and Amy. Bennett and his family live in Libby, Montana.[1][8][2]
See also[]
- District 1
References[]
- ^ a b c d "House District 1Posted on May 23". missoulian.com. May 23, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c "County Commissioners". lincolncountymt.us. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Montana Legislature. "Jerry Bennett". Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Gerald Bennett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Montana Legislature: 64th Session". leg.mt.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
- ^ Franz, Justin (November 15, 2016). "Bennett Elected to Lincoln County Commission - Former state representative beats newcomer Rhoda Cargill to represent District 2". flatheadbeacon.com. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
External links[]
- 1956 births
- Living people
- Members of the Montana House of Representatives
- Montana Republicans
- People from Fairbanks, Alaska
- People from Libby, Montana