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Debo Powers
State House:Montana
District:3rd
Term Start:November 5, 2019
Term End:January 4, 2021
Predecessor:Zac Perry
Successor:Braxton Mitchell
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma Mater:Florida State University
Occupation:Educator
Residence:Polebridge, Montana

Debo Powers is an American politician and former educator who served as a member of Montana House of Representatives for District 3 from 2019 to 2021.

Early life and education

Powers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended Florida State University.[1]

Career

Powers was a public school teacher. Powers was a school principal from 1998 to 2011.[2] [3]

In October 2019, Powers was appointed to represent District 3 in the Montana House of Representatives, after former Representative Zac Perry resigned to attend graduate school.[4] [2] Powers assumed office on November 5, 2019.[5] Powers never served a day in the Montana Legislature.

Powers ran for election to a full term in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, but lost to Republican Braxton Mitchell in the general election by 20 points.

Personal life

Powers lives in Polebridge, Montana.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Debo Powers. June 20, 2020. Ballotpedia.org.
  2. News: House District 3 candidate Q&A: Debo Powers . missoulian.com . May 1, 2020 . August 15, 2020.
  3. Web site: Debo Powers' Biography . . August 15, 2020.
  4. News: Scott . Tristan . Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3 . June 20, 2020 . Flathead Beacon . October 29, 2019.
  5. Web site: MT State House 003 - Appointment . ourcampaigns.com . November 5, 2019 . August 15, 2020.