Nate McConnell explained

Nate McConnell
State Senate:Montana
District:89th
Term Start:March 2018
Term End:November 9, 2020
Predecessor:Cynthia Wolken
Successor:Shane Morigeau
State House1:Montana
District1:89th
Term Start1:January 5, 2015
Term End1:March 2018
Predecessor1:Nancy Ballance
Successor1:Dave Severson
Profession:Lawyer
Residence:Missoula, Montana
Party:Democratic
Website:Official

Nate McConnell is a Democratic member of the Montana State Senate. He was previously part of the Montana House of Representatives, representing House District 89. He was first elected in 2014 and was reelected in 2016.

Early life, education, and career

McConnell earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University and became a sole practitioner in Missoula, Montana.[1]

Montana House of Representatives

In the 2014 primary, he defeated two fellow Democrats and faced no Republican opposition. In 2016, he defeated Republican Alex Krigsvold.[2]

McConnell was selected to serve as a Democratic whip in November 2016.[3]

Montana Senate

In January 2018, Cynthia Wolken was named deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections, and formally resigned from the Montana Senate in February 2018. McConnell was appointed by the Missoula County Commission to replace Wolken in the Montana Senate and was sworn in in March 2018.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HD89: McConnell says Medicaid rejection a mistake, state can lead on energy transition. May 21, 2014. Missoulian. February 20, 2018.
  2. Web site: Early Missoula County Election Results Strongly Favor Democrats. November 8, 2016. KGVO. February 20, 2018.
  3. Web site: Live: Montana Legislature picks leadership for 2017 session. November 14, 2016. Bozeman Daily Chronicle. February 20, 2018.
  4. Web site: Missoula County Commissioners appoint Nate McConnell to state Senate seat. Friesen. Peter. 2018-02-27. missoulian.com. en. June 25, 2021.