Gerald 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.

For other people named Jerry Bennett, see Jerry Bennett (disambiguation).

Gerald Bennett
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 5, 2009 – January 2, 2017
Preceded byRalph Heinert
Succeeded bySteve Gunderson
Personal details
Born (1956-08-15) August 15, 1956
Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMalia Bennett
Children2
Residence(s)Libby, Montana, U.S.
Other namesGerald A. Bennett, Jerry Bennett

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]

See also

References
  1. "House District 1Posted on May 23". The Missoulian. May 23, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  2. "County Commissioners". lincolncountymt.us. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. "MT State House 001". Our Campaigns. November 4, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  4. "MT State House 001". Our Campaigns. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  5. "MT State House 001". Our Campaigns. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  6. "MT State House 001". Our Campaigns. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
    Montana Legislature. "Jerry Bennett". Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
  7. "Gerald Bennett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  8. "Montana Legislature: 64th Session". The Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  9. Franz, Justin (November 15, 2016). "Bennett Elected to Lincoln County Commission". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
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