Montana House of Representatives District 7 | ||
Current incumbent | Frank Garner | |
Population | 9,955 | |
Voting age | 77.8% age 18 and over |
Montana's seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Frank Garner.
As of the 2012 census, a total of 9,955 civilians reside within Montana's seventh state house district. Montana state representatives represent an average of 9,894 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 9,022 residents.
Members of the Montana House of Representatives are subject to term limits and may not serve more than four two-year terms. Montana legislators assume office the first Monday of January following the election.
To be eligible to serve in the Montana House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
State legislators | |
---|---|
Salary | Per diem |
$92.46/day | $114/day |
The Montana legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Montana Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that Montana representatives are subject to term limits of no more than four two-year terms, or a total of eight years.
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.
If there is a vacancy in the house, the Board of County Commissioners that represent the vacant seat must select a replacement. The Secretary of State must notify the Board of Commissioners and the county central committee of the political party that holds the vacant seat no later than seven days after the vacancy happened. The county central committee has 45 days after receiving notice from the Secretary of State to provide a list of candidates to the Board of County Commissioners. The board must select a replacement no later than 15 days after receiving the list of candidates. If the Senate is in session, the selection must be made no later than five days after receiving a candidate list. Any person selected to fill a Senate seat serves until the next scheduled general election.
Elections for the office of Montana House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline is March 9, 2020.
Incumbent Frank Garner (R) defeated James Cossitt (D) in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Frank Garner (R) |
65.5
|
2,519 |
|
James Cossitt (D) |
34.5
|
1,329 |
|
Total votes: 3,848 |
James Cossitt advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
James Cossitt (D) |
100
|
589 |
|
Total votes: 589 |
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated Robert Welzel in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Frank Garner (R) |
70.9
|
868 |
|
Robert Welzel (R) |
29.1
|
356 |
|
Total votes: 1,224 |
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016.
Incumbent Frank Garner defeated Lynn Stanley in the Montana House of Representatives District 7 general election.Montana House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Frank Garner Incumbent | 65.17% | 2,604 | |
Democratic | Lynn Stanley | 34.83% | 1,392 | |
Total Votes | 3,996 | |||
Source: Montana Secretary of State |
Montana House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Lynn Stanley (unopposed) |
Montana House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | Frank Garner Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the office of Montana House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 5, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 12, 2012. Incumbent Randy Brodehl (R) defeated Diane Frances Taylor (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the June 8 primary elections.
Montana House of Representatives, District 7, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Randy Brodehl Incumbent | 69% | 2,865 | |
Democratic | Diane Frances Taylor | 31% | 1,288 | |
Total Votes | 4,153 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Montana House of Representatives District 7 raised a total of $117,303. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,332 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Montana House of Representatives District 7
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $12,858 | 2 | $6,429 |
2014 | $24,844 | 4 | $6,211 |
2012 | $4,229 | 2 | $2,115 |
2010 | $9,484 | 3 | $3,161 |
2008 | $5,912 | 2 | $2,956 |
2006 | $34,628 | 2 | $17,314 |
2004 | $3,955 | 3 | $1,318 |
2002 | $9,974 | 2 | $4,987 |
2000 | $11,419 | 2 | $5,710 |
Total | $117,303 | 22 | $5,332 |