Fred Anderson | |
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Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 20th district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Steve Fitzpatrick |
Personal details | |
Born | Bozeman,Montana,U.S. | July 16,1944
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Vicky Anderson |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Great Falls,Montana,U.S. |
Education | Northern Montana College (BS) Colorado State University (MA,PhD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Montana Army National Guard |
Fred Anderson (born July 16,1944) is an American educator and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives,where he represents District 20,including parts of Great Falls,Montana. [1] [2] [3]
On July 16,1944,Anderson was born in Bozeman,Montana. [4]
In 1967,Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in broadfield science with minors in chemistry and automotive technology from Northern Montana College. In 1979,Anderson earned a MEd in Vocational Administration from Colorado State University. In 1980,Anderson earned a PhD in Administration and Supervision from Colorado State University. [5] [4]
In military,Anderson served in the Montana Army National Guard. [5]
Anderson is a cattle rancher in Montana. [6]
In 1968,Anderson became a teacher at Miles Community College,until 1978. In 1979,Anderson became an Assistant Principal in Miles City,Montana. In 1982,Anderson became a Principal in Great Falls,Montana. [5] [4]
In 2014,Anderson ran for election to represent the 24th district,but lost the general election to Democrat Jean Price by 23 votes.
On November 8,2016,Anderson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 20. Anderson defeated Amy Rapp with 71.03% of the votes. [7] [5]
On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Anderson won the election and continued serving District 20. Anderson defeated Keaton Sunchild with 68.48% of the votes. [8] [9]
While Anderson was a Principal of Custer County District High School from 1982-2002,James Jensen,an athletic trainer,was allegedly sexually abused students there. In 2019,Anderson faced pressure from a county Republican leader to resign from his legislative position. [10] [11]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jean Price | 1,577 | 50.4% | |
Republican | Fred Anderson | 1,554 | 49.6% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred Anderson | 1,386 | 57.46% | |
Republican | Sheridan Buck | 1,026 | 42.54% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred Anderson | 3,985 | 71.03% | |
Democratic | Amy Rapp | 1,625 | 28.97% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred Anderson | 3,826 | 68.5% | |
Democratic | Keaton Sunchild | 1,761 | 31.5% |
Anderson's wife is Vicky Anderson. They have 3 children. Anderson and his family live in Great Falls,Montana. [4]
In 2018,Anderson underwent a kidney transplant in Arizona. Anderson received a kidney from Jim Ross,a former U.S. Navy pilot and a friend. [6] [14]
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