Troy Downing

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In the June 4, 2024 primary, Downing won the eight-way contest to secure the Republican nomination for eastern Montana's 2nd congressional district. He won the general election on November 5, 2024, defeating Democratic nominee John Driscoll. [15]

Personal life

Downing is a volunteer for the Warriors and Quiet Waters (WQW) Foundation. [3]

Downing built a vacation home in Big Sky, Montana, in 2000 and moved there full-time in 2009. [16]

In 2017, Downing was charged with hunting license violations. [17] [18] He ultimately pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges, being ordered to pay a $2,110 fine and any court fees. [19] Downing and his wife, Heather, have four children. [3]

References

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  11. "From spirits to hand sanitizer: Bozeman distillery helping meet supply needs for first responders". KBZK News. March 24, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  12. Rogers, Rob (October 22, 2020). "Divorce and old threats emerge in state auditor race". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
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  14. "DOWNING SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES AND INSURANCE". EIN News. January 4, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  15. Williams, Patrick. "Troy Downing wins U.S. House race for eastern district". Yellowstone Public Radio. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  16. "Troy Downing enters 2020 state auditor race". KBZK. June 26, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2020.ROGERS, ROB (November 4, 2020). "Downing enjoys comfortable lead in state auditor race". Montana Standard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  17. Blois, Matt (September 29, 2017). "Candidate Troy Downing Charged With Hunting License Violations". www.mtpr.org. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  18. "Where are the Montana Republicans?". Flathead Beacon. September 21, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  19. "Downing sentenced for hunting violations, loses privileges for 18 months". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
Troy Downing
Rep. Troy Downing official photo, 119th Congress (cropped2).jpg
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Montana's 2nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Party political offices
Preceded by
Matt Rosendale
Republican nominee for Auditor of Montana
2020
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Auditor of Montana
2021–2025
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Montana's 2nd congressional district

2025–present
Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States representatives by seniority
385th
Succeeded by