Gerald Bennett | |
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Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 5, 2009 –January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Heinert |
Succeeded by | Steve Gunderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Fairbanks,Alaska,U.S. | August 15,1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Malia Bennett |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Libby,Montana,U.S. |
Other names | Gerald A. Bennett,Jerry Bennett |
Gerald 'Jerry' Bennett (born August 15,1956) was an American politician and businessman who was a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 1st district from 2009 to 2017.
Bennett was born in Fairbanks,Alaska. His grandfather and father lived in Lincoln County,Montana. In 1974,Bennett graduated from Libby High School in Libby,Montana. [1] [2]
Bennett has worked for companies including St. Regis Paper Co.,W.R. Grace,Taylor Logging,Sunrise Rental,Valley Motor and S.J. Orr Service. As a businessman,he owned and operated a 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. He defeated Eileen J. Carney and Freeman W. Johnson with 59.65% of the votes. [3] On November 2,2010,as an incumbent,he won the election and continued representing District 1 by defeating Eileen J. Carney with 71.34% of the votes. [4] On November 6,2012,as an incumbent,he won the election unopposed. [5] On November 4,2014,he won the election again and defeated Donald Coats with 75.68% of the votes. [6] [7]
Bennett was a majority whip during the 2015–2016 session. [8]
On November 8,2016,Bennett was elected as a member of Lincoln County Commission for the 2nd district. He defeated Rhoda Cargill. [9] [2]
Bennett's wife is Malia Bennett. They have two children,Coby and Amy. Bennett and his family live in Libby,Montana. [1] [7] [2]
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