John Lewis (Montana politician)

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John Lewis
Born1978 (age 4142)
Alma mater Western Washington University
OccupationPolitical side, senator
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)Melissa
Children2
Website John Lewis for Montana

John Lewis (born 1978) is an American former top aide to Montana Senator Max Baucus. Lewis, a Democrat, ran for Congress in 2014 for Montana's at-large congressional district.

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Early life and education

Lewis was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Missoula, Montana, and lives with his wife and two children in Helena, Montana. [1] Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Washington University. [2]

Career

Lewis worked for Senator Baucus for 12 years, starting as a field organizer for Baucus's 2002 reelection campaign. Lewis then worked for five years as a legislative assistant before becoming director of field operations for Baucus's 2008 campaign. Lewis became Baucus's deputy state director after the campaign, and was promoted to state director in 2010. [2] On Baucus's behalf, in 2011 Lewis attempted to visit all 56 Montana counties and meet with the mayors of all 129 incorporated Montana towns. [1] He ultimately met with 118 mayors, traveling more than 20,000 miles in his car. [3]

Lewis ran for Montana's at-large congressional district seat in 2014. The seat was held by Republican Congressman Steve Daines, who ran for the U.S. Senate. [4]

In 2017, Montana Governor Steve Bullock appointed John Lewis to his Cabinet as Director of the Department of Administration. The Department of Administration (DOA) employs over 500 and has eight divisions that report to the Director's Office, plus six state agencies that are attached to the DOA for administrative purposes. [5]

Personal

John and his wife Melissa live in Helena with their three children Kate, Jackson and Luke.

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References

  1. 1 2 Johnson, Charles (July 17, 2013). "Baucus aide looking at U.S. House seat". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Gazette Staff (February 19, 2010). "Baucus announces new state director; Kaiser moves to consulting firm". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  3. Johnson, Charles S. (January 2, 2012). "Baucus director travels the state". Montana Standard. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  4. AP (August 26, 2013). "Lewis files to run for Montana's US House seat". The Montana Standard. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  5. Jayme Fraser, Holly Michels (December 9, 2016). "Bullock announces top-level appointee changes". Billings Gazette.