Tony Tezak | |
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Member of the Montana Senate from the 35th district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Walt Sales |
Personal details | |
Born | 1966 (age 58–59) Sheridan,Montana,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Connie |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Ennis,Montana,U.S. |
Education | Montana State University (no degree) |
Tony Tezak (born 1966) is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Montana Senate from the 35th district. A Republican,he was elected in the 2024 election to succeed Walt Sales.
Tezak ran for the Montana Senate in the 2024 election,facing Mark McGinley and former state representative Ray Shaw in the Republican primary election. [1]
Tezak introduced SB 209,which would have limited the terms of perpetual conservation easements to 40 years,but tabled the bill after strong opposition and testimony from opponents. [2]
Tezak and his wife,Connie,were born and raised in Sheridan,Montana. He graduated from Sheridan High School and attended Montana State University,but did not graduate. They have five sons and seven grandchildren. [3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Tezak | 2,260 | 39.38% | |
Republican | Ray Shaw | 2,223 | 38.73% | |
Republican | Mark McGinley | 1,256 | 21.86% | |
Total votes | 5,739 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Tezak | 11,666 | 100% | |
Total votes | 11,666 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |