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Kenneth Walsh (politician)

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Kenneth Walsh
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 71st district
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byRay Shaw
Personal details
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Beth Walsh
Children2
ResidenceTwin Bridges, Montana
EducationMontana State University
(BS, MS)
OccupationRancher

Kenneth M. Walsh is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 71st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Walsh was born in Stockton, California. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Montana State University.[1][3]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, Walsh was the CEO of Ruby Valley Bank. He was also the manager of the Northern International Livestock Exposition and Rodeo. Walsh was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021. Walsh lives in Twin Bridges, Montana.[1][4]

Electoral history

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2020

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2020 Montana State House District 71 Republican primary[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Walsh 2,482 75.69%
Republican Cindy Younkin 797 24.31%
Total votes 3,279 100%
2020 Montana State House District 71 general election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Walsh 5,653 74.40%
Democratic Ian Root 1,945 25.60%
Total votes 7,598 100%
Republican hold

2022

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2022 Montana State House District 71 Republican primary[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Walsh 2,474 100.00%
2022 Montana State House District 71 general election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Walsh 5,215 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 61. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Kenneth M Walsh". Montana GOP. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  3. ^ "Kenneth Walsh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  4. ^ "A week and a half into the 2021 session | The Madisonian". www.madisoniannews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  5. ^ "2020 Primary Election - June 2, 2020". Election Results at MT.Gov. 2 June 2020. p. 3. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Montana State House Election Results (2020)". Montana Free Press. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  7. ^ "2022 Montana Primary Live Results". 270 to Win. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  8. ^ "2022 General Election - November 8, 2022". Election Results at MT.gov. 8 November 2022. p. 3. Retrieved 21 April 2023.