Monica Tranel Explained

Monica Tranel
Birth Name:Monica Tranel
Education:Gonzaga University (BA)
Rutgers University, Camden (JD)
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Monica Joan Tranel is an American rower and lawyer. She competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. Tranel ran in the 2022 and 2024 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Montana.[1]

Early life and education

Tranel was born in Big Horn, Wyoming,[2] She grew up in eastern Montana, attending grade school in Miles City, Ashland and Broadview.[3] She graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School, where she competed in basketball and track.[4]

Tranel earned a Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University and her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University–Camden.[5]

Rowing

Tranel finished fourth in the women's eight at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[6] [7] [8] She also competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics, where she finished 12th in women's singles scull races.[9]

The University of Montana named one of their 40feet four-seat competition boats "The Tranel" in her honor.[10]

Political career

Tranel was the 2022 Democratic candidate for Montana's 1st congressional district, running against Ryan Zinke and John Lamb.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] During the lead-up to the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana, American vlogger Hank Green interviewed Tranel in Missoula and Bozeman.[16] Tranel lost to Zinke in the general election, receiving 46.5% of the vote to Zinke's 49.6%.[17]

Tranel was the 2024 Democratic candidate for Montana's 1st congressional district, running against Ryan Zinke in a reprise of the 2022 election. She lost with 44.6% of the vote to Representative Zinke's 52.3%.[18]

Personal life

Tranel has nine siblings and three daughters.[19] [20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Kimbel-Sannit . Arren . July 14, 2023 . Tranel taking another run at Zinke, western district . Montana Free Press . July 17, 2023.
  2. Web site: Monica Tranel Michini . 2000 . Sports Reference . https://web.archive.org/web/20161204024602/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/tr/monica-tranel-michini-1.html . December 4, 2016 . September 27, 2022.
  3. News: Q&A with U.S. House candidate Monica Tranel . 20 September 2022 . Daily Inter Lake . 23 May 2022 . en.
  4. News: Synness . Curt . Still on the water . 20 September 2022 . The Independent-Record . 20 October 2015 . B1.
  5. Web site: Disappointment on Olympic Stage Helped Shape Helena Attorney's Career . May 8, 2009 . July 12, 2021 . . John . Harrington.
  6. News: Walker . Teresa M. . Michini, U.S. women's eight make rowing finals . 20 September 2022 . The Missoulian . 25 July 1996 . 27.
  7. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/tr/monica-tranel-michini-1.html. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418023250/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/tr/monica-tranel-michini-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18.
  8. News: Blanchette . John . Whatever floats her boat . 20 September 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 23 July 1996 . 27.
  9. News: Cohen . Betsy . The best she can be . 20 September 2022 . The Montana Standard . 12 September 2000 . 9.
  10. News: Chaney . Rob . It's big, it floats, and it's looking for a new home . 20 September 2022 . The Missoulian . 28 January 2006 . 9.
  11. Web site: Kimbel-Sannit . Arren . 2022-08-08 . Tranel and Zinke trade jabs in Congressional debate . 2022-08-19 . Montana Free Press . en-US.
  12. Web site: Schubert . Keith . August 15, 2022 . MFPE endorses Democrat Monica Tranel in Western Congressional race . 2022-08-19 . Daily Montanan . en-US.
  13. Web site: Szpaller . Keila . Monica Tranel, Ryan Zinke trade barbs at Missoula congressional candidate debate . 2022-08-19 . Great Falls Tribune . en-US.
  14. Web site: Candidate Filing - Montana Secretary of State . 2022-09-15 . app.mt.gov.
  15. News: Szpaller . Keila . Zinke still pegged as winner, but analysts see 'vulnerabilities' . 20 September 2022 . Daily Montanan . 27 August 2022.
  16. News: Szpaller . Keila . Hank Green hosts event with Monica Tranel in Missoula, will host Bozeman event in October . 20 September 2022 . The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula Montana . 19 September 2022 . en.
  17. News: KUGLIN . TOM . MICHELS . HOLLY . AP: Zinke wins western House seat . 10 November 2022 . Helena Independent Record . 10 November 2022 . en.
  18. https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY
  19. Web site: Monica Tranel for Congress Monica Tranel for Congress . Monica Tranel for Montana . 20 September 2022 . en.
  20. News: Wilson . Sam . Western district candidates allege shady campaign finance activity . 20 September 2022 . The Montana Standard . 4 June 2022 . A6.

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