Gerald Bennett

Gerald Bennett (born August 15, 1956) is an American politician from Montana. Bennett is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 1.

For other people named Jerry Bennett, see Jerry Bennett (disambiguation).
Gerald Bennett
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
2008–2016
Preceded byRalph Heinert
Succeeded bySteve Gunderson
County Commissioner of Lincoln County for District 2
Assumed office
January 2017
Preceded byGreg Larson
Personal details
Born (1956-08-15) August 15, 1956
Fairbanks, Alaska
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Malia Bennett
Children2
ResidenceLibby, Montana
Other namesGerald A. Bennett, Jerry Bennett

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

References
  1. "House District 1Posted on May 23". missoulian.com. May 23, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  2. "County Commissioners". lincolncountymt.us. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  4. "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  5. "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  6. "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  7. Montana Legislature. "Jerry Bennett". Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  8. "Gerald Bennett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  9. "Montana Legislature: 64th Session". leg.mt.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  10. 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.
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