Franke Wilmer

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In February 2011, Wilmer was the first candidate from either party to announce her candidacy [11] for Montana's At-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. [12] Wilmer was endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus [13] [ failed verification ][ dubious ] She finished second in the Democratic primary, with 14,836 votes (18.4%).

Personal life

Wilmer has lived in the city of Bozeman, Montana since 1991. She has one daughter.

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Franke Wilmer
Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 7, 2013 January 5, 2015