Gerald Bennett Explained

Gerald Bennett
State House:Montana
District:1st
Term Start:January 5, 2009
Term End:January 2, 2017
Predecessor:Ralph Heinert
Successor:Steve Gunderson
Party:Republican
Birth Date:15 August 1956
Birth Place:Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S.
Spouse:Malia Bennett
Children:2
Residence:Libby, Montana, U.S.
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Other Names:Gerald A. Bennett, Jerry Bennett

Gerald 'Jerry' Bennett (born August 15, 1956) was an American politician and businessman who was a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 1st district from 2009 to 2017.

Early life

Bennett was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. His grandfather and father lived in Lincoln County, Montana. In 1974, Bennett graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana.[1] [2]

Career

Bennett has worked for companies including St. Regis Paper Co., W.R. Grace, Taylor Logging, Sunrise Rental, Valley Motor and S.J. Orr Service. As a businessman, he owned and operated a septic service and portable toilet rental business.[1]

On November 4, 2008, Bennett won the election and became a Republican member of Montana house of representatives for District 1, which includes Libby. He defeated Eileen J. Carney and Freeman W. Johnson with 59.65% of the votes.[3] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, he won the election and continued representing District 1 by defeating Eileen J. Carney with 71.34% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, he won the election unopposed.[5] On November 4, 2014, he won the election again and defeated Donald Coats with 75.68% of the votes.[6] [7]

Bennett was a majority whip during the 2015–2016 session.[8]

On November 8, 2016, Bennett was elected as a member of Lincoln County Commission for the 2nd district. He defeated Rhoda Cargill.[9] [2]

Personal life

Bennett's wife is Malia Bennett. They have two children, Coby and Amy. Bennett and his family live in Libby, Montana.[1] [7] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://missoulian.com/elections/western_montana/house-district-1posted-on-may-23/article_8fd9467d-1de2-5aaf-b87a-5269adcf19e8.html . House District 1Posted on May 23 . The Missoulian . May 23, 2008 . August 17, 2020.
  2. Web site: http://www.lincolncountymt.us/commissioner-home . County Commissioners . lincolncountymt.us . August 17, 2020.
  3. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=483963 . MT State House 001 . Our Campaigns . November 4, 2008 . August 17, 2020.
  4. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=683125 . MT State House 001 . Our Campaigns . November 2, 2010 . August 18, 2020.
  5. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=760254 . MT State House 001 . Our Campaigns . November 6, 2012 . August 18, 2020.
  6. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=796485 . MT State House 001 . Our Campaigns . November 4, 2014 . August 18, 2020.
    Web site: Montana Legislature. Jerry Bennett. 24 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110930224959/http://leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/61st/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=94&LAWSID=6458. 30 September 2011. dead.
  7. Web site: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/104115/gerald-bennett . Gerald Bennett's Biography . . August 17, 2020.
  8. Web site: Montana Legislature: 64th Session. The Montana Legislature. 2016-09-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160830111154/http://leg.mt.gov/css/sessions/64th/leaders.asp. 2016-08-30. dead.
  9. Web site: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2016/11/15/bennett-elected-lincoln-county-commission/ . Bennett Elected to Lincoln County Commission . Flathead Beacon. Justin . Franz . November 15, 2016 . August 17, 2020.

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