Brian Close | |
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Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 65th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Kelly Kortum |
Personal details | |
Born | 1958 (age 66–67) Northbrook,Illinois |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Beth Boyson |
Education | University of Chicago,New York University School of Law,Montana State University |
Website | brianclose4montana |
Brian Close (born 1958) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives,representing the 65th district. He was first elected in 2024,defeating Republican nominee Esther Fishbaugh with 56% of the vote. [1] [2]
Close was born in Northbrook,Illinois,in 1958,and moved to Montana in 1994. [2] [3] He attended the University of Chicago,New York University Law School,and earned a master's degree at Montana State University. [3]
Close voted against a bill in April 2025 to criminalize the sale of lab-grown meat. [4]
Close authored a bill in March 2025 to allow public transportation in cities such as Billings to serve areas outside of immediate city limits,which was previously banned. [5]
Close was one of the main opponents of legislation that would have banned mRNA vaccines in Montana. [6]