Jesse Laslovich

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On April 6, 2015, Laslovich announced his candidacy for Montana state auditor. [11] He lost the general election to Republican state Senator Matt Rosendale.

U.S. attorney for Montana

On January 26, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Laslovich to be the United States attorney for the District of Montana. [12] On January 31, 2022, his nomination was sent to the United States Senate. [13] On May 12, 2022, his nomination was reported out of committee by voice vote. [14] On May 17, 2022, his nomination was confirmed in the Senate by voice vote. [15] He was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen on June 2, 2022. [16]

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Jesse Laslovich
Jesse Laslovich, U.S. Attorney.jpg
United States Attorney for the District of Montana
Assumed office
June 2, 2022