Montana is a state in the Mountain region of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west,North Dakota and South Dakota to the east,Wyoming to the south,and the Canadian provinces of Alberta,British Columbia,and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area,the eighth-least populous state,and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena,while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges,while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands,with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.
The Montana Senate is the upper house of the Montana Legislature,the state legislative branch of the U.S. state of Montana. The body is composed of 50 senators elected for four years.
The Montana House of Representatives is,with the Montana Senate,one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. Composed of 100 members,the House elects its leadership every two years.
Lee Mantle was an American businessman and politician from Montana. A Republican,he was most notable for his service as a United States Senator from 1895 to 1899.
Erik C. Peterson is an American Republican Party politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 23rd Legislative District. Peterson,who previously served on the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders,replaced Assemblyman Michael J. Doherty,who was elected to the New Jersey Senate. He was sworn in on December 7,2009,to fill Doherty's vacant Assembly seat.
Francis Grant Higgins was an American football player,lawyer and politician. He played college football at the University of Michigan. He was the first native-born person from Montana to become a member of the state's bar and of the state's legislature. He served in the Montana House of Representatives and was elected as the mayor of Missoula,Montana in 1892. He was the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 1901 to 1905.
Jim E. Peterson is the President of the Senate for the 62nd Montana Legislature. Peterson has served in the Legislature since 2003 as a Republican. He was elected for Senate District 15 in Buffalo,Montana. Peterson is the primary sponsor for a joint bill 21 "Study of eminent domain and just compensation for property."
Francis "Ed" Edward Buttrey is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He served in the Montana Senate from 2011 to 2019 and then served in the Montana House of Representatives. He was elected to Senate District 13,representing Great Falls,Montana,in 2011.
Llewelyn E. Jones is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to Senate District 14,representing Conrad,Montana,for the 2011-2013 term. Previously Jones served 3 terms in the House of Representatives. Jones holds an MS in Economics from Montana State University.
Brian Hoven is a Republican member of the Montana Senate. He was elected to House District 24 which represents the Great Falls area.
Keith Regier is an American politician,business owner,and retired teacher from Montana. Regier is a Republican member of Montana Senate for District 3. He served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017.
Austin Miles Knudsen is an American lawyer and politician serving as the Attorney General of Montana. He formerly served as the Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. During his time in the Montana House from 2010 to 2018,he represented House District 36,which includes the Culbertson area.
Val L. Peterson is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 56 and lives there with his wife,Ann. He currently serves as Vice President of Administration and Legislative Affairs at Utah Valley University.
David K. Muradian Jr. is an American politician,who currently services as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Gregory J. Hertz is an American businessman and politician from Montana. Hertz is a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 6,which represents the Polson area.
Kenneth Bogner is an American politician from the state of Montana. He is a member of the Montana Senate,representing the 19th district.
Tyson T. Running Wolf is a Native American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 16th district. Elected in November 2018,he assumed office on January 7,2019.
Marty Malone is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 59th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Donavon Hawk is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 76th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Edward "Ed" Stafman is an American attorney,rabbi,and former attorney serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 62nd district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
