Rynalea Whiteman Pena

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Rynalea Whiteman Pena
Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 41st district
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded by Rae Peppers
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Residence Lame Deer, Montana
Education Chief Dull Knife College, (AA)

Rynalea Whiteman Pena is an American politician and tribal leader serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 41st district. [1] Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021.

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Early life and education

Whiteman Pena was raised in Lame Deer, Montana. She earned an associate of arts degree in early childhood education from Chief Dull Knife College. [1] [2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Whiteman Pena worked as a transportation manager and tribal president of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021, succeeding Rae Peppers. [3] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 62. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  2. "Montana State Rep. Rynalea Whiteman Pena - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  3. "Rynalea Whiteman Pena". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  4. "MT-Dem-StHou-Contested". AP NEWS. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-04-26.