Ralph Lenhart
Ralph L. Lenhart (born October 18, 1930) is a former American educator and politician from Montana. Lenhart is a former Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives who served from January 2003 to January 2007.[1]
Early life[]
On October 18, 1930, Lenhart was born in Durand, Wisconsin.[2]
Career[]
Lenhart was a mathematics professor at Dawson Community College. Lenhart served as the Interim President of the Montana University System. He is an at-large member for the Dawson Community College Foundation Board.
On November 5, 2002, Lenhart won the election unopposed and became a Democratic member of Montana House of Representatives for District 2.[3][2]
On November 2, 2004, Lenhart won the election and became a Democratic member of Montana House of Representatives for District 38. Lenhart defeated Larry Heimbuch with 50.96% of the votes.[4][2]
Personal life[]
Lenhart's wife was Shirley Lenhart (1933-2020), who was a nurse and Family Planning Director for Dawson County, Montana. They have three children, Nan, Ned, Kaia. In 1960, Lenhart and his family moved to Glendive, Montana in 1960.[2][5]
See also[]
- Montana House of Representatives District 2
References[]
- ^ Helena Independent Record, January 21, 2006
- ^ a b c d "Ralph Lenhart's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 038". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ "Shirley Lorraine Lenhart". rangerreview.com. February 23, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
External links[]
- Educators from Montana
- Members of the Montana House of Representatives
- Montana Democrats
- People from Dawson County, Montana
- 1930 births
- Living people